VOL. 115 - NO. 8 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 $.30 A COPY Is Khadafy the Next Domino? Do You Remember ... by Dan Calabrese EAST BOSTON ALL-STARS? Is it starting to feel more the oil fields! Sounds like 1989 to you? Hosni familiar. Mubarak has lost power in Elliot Abrams says it looks Egypt, and now the people of like the military has already Libya appear unwilling to split, and Khadafy is fighting put up with any more of not just for his political life, Moammar Khadaffy. but for his life. The latest overnight As is the case in Egypt, if doesn’t give us the clearest Khadafy falls, no one knows picture of what’s happen- what will come next. Libya ing. Libya’s ambassador to has no political parties to the U.S. appears to have speak of, and no experience turned against his boss, with free elections, so if the and has asked the U.S. to people want to move toward take a stronger stand a democratic model, they against Khadafy’s crack- will need help from the out- down. side. (And please ... not In the meantime, no one Jimmy Carter!) is even sure where Khadafy George W. Bush predicted is. His son went on TV in 2002 that when the recently and rambled on for people of the Middle East saw 40 minutes about how their compatriots experienc- everyone had better stay in ing freedom in Iraq, they their homes, because if would no longer be willing to the rebellion proceeds, the put up with despotism. He regime would fight it there was right. It appears the next would be a civil war that domino is about to tumble. would destroy Libya’s oil Who will be next? wealth. You people want to take Reprinted with Permission Circa late 1970s. (Post-Gazette archive photo) away our power? We’ll burn by NorthStar National. News Briefs Winning the Future There’s No Such Thing as Honor in Defeat by Sal Giarratani by D.R. Tucker Yancy Wants to Mandate Mary Z. Connaughton, Tisei and the current chair sentiment. After all, we have Karyn Polito, Jeff Perry, Sean of the Malden Republican allowed liberals to take ad- Vests for Cops Bielat and the other major City Committee. Known as vantage on environmental City Councilor Charlie Yancy has decided man- Republican contenders for the New Mass Playbook, this issues.” Education reform is dating Boston cops to wear bulletproof vests. As statewide and Congressional proposal promises to restore another issue that might it stands right now, Boston police officers are not offices in Massachusetts two-party balance to a state resonate with urban voters, required to wear them. However, Yancy has de- may have all put up a great that desperately needs it. whose children have been cided recently to propose a change in current fight last fall, but they D’Arcangelo recognizes waiting for Superman for policy to require uniformed officers to wear them. ultimately could not go the that one of the major prob- far too long; of course, GOP Yancy stated, “I’m more concerned about the fact distance; they were pre- lems facing Republicans in reform proposals will likely that once you put a uniform on there’s a target vented from scoring a politi- this state is their chronic arouse the fury of the teach- to people who potentially might confront the police cal touchdown by powerful poor showing in urban ar- ers’ unions, something department.” However, the Boston Police Depart- unions, negative main- eas. The conventional wis- Republican candidates must ment countered, “Although Councilor Yancy is stream media coverage, dom is that the urban voting be trained to confront. well-intentioned, Commissioner Davis believes incessant derogatory adver- coalition represents an Speaking of training can- that this issue belongs between the police tising and, most impor- impregnable Democratic for- didates, D’Arcangelo also administration and the police union.” tantly, a state Republican tress, a no man’s land for emphasizes the need to Obviously, some city councilors have apparently Party that mistakenly placed anyone right of center. How- have candidates fully pre- too much free time on their hands trying to micro- excessive financial focus on ever, D’Arcangelo rejects pared to win, noting, “Too manage city agencies. The issue of vests belongs the gubernatorial election. this pessimistic philosophy. many of our candidates did to the Boston Police Department and not to the Scripture says that with- “[W]e simply cannot expect not have the skill necessary city councilor from District 4. out a vision, the people per- to win a statewide election to perform rudimentary Romney Trumped at CPAC ish. The center-right people and lose the City of Boston campaign functions such as Donald Trump showed up at the annual Con- of Massachusetts certainly by over 76,000 votes, as was how to; fundraise, voter ID, servative Political Action Conference and perished politically last the case with nearly all of setup and prepare for de- seemed to take the place by storm. Said Trump, November. How do conserva- our statewide candidates bate, establish a direct mail “I want to stop our nation from being the whip- tives, centrists, libertarians this past election,” notes account, develop direct mail ping post of the rest of the world ... This country and right-leaning moderates D’Arcangelo on newmassplay pieces, etc. This can be will be respected again.” New York’s most color- avoiding taking another trip book.com. “We should … pro- addressed with a few low cost ful multi-millionaire is looking like he wants to down the road to perdition? mote the planks from our and low-tech solutions.” get into Campaign ’12. His surprise appearance One pathway to victory lies platform that appeal directly The GOP’s acquisition of at the conclave turned on many conservatives in a proposal by David to urban voters. Take for sixteen seats in the state D’Arcangelo, an aide to example our position on the legislature proves that not (Continued on Page 15) former Governor Paul environment. The whole all is lost for the Common- Cellucci and former Senate world is ‘going green’ and we Majority Leader Richard should be tapping into that (Continued on Page 14)

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Massachusetts Republican Liberty Caucus Chartering Ceremony February 28 CALIGULA It’s politics-as-usual on Beacon Hill. We have a governor A study of all the stories, Finally there was a destroyed him with a thun- who defends criminals but won’t support his taxpayers. We events, and the characters nutcake named Caligula, derbolt. have elected officials who love raising our taxes but do little associated with the rise and who was just plain off his Tiberius often said that to to increase small business growth and job creation. We have fall of the Roman Empire “Roman rocker”. His reign allow Caligula to live would unemployed citizens struggling to find work while our state would be like reading an got off to a pretty good start, prove to be the ruin of all senators refuse to cut their own salaries and stop spend- entire library, and would but the finish just defies de- men and that he (Tiberius) ing taxpayer money on failing government programs. probably take a 100 years to scription. was breeding a viper for the Where is the representation Massachusetts needs fully understand and record Caesar was the family Roman people and a second to transform the way our state is governed? The recent its beauties. A capsule name of Gaius Julius Phaethon for the destruction election only rendered more of the same with little hope of explanation divides the his- Caesar, and after his death of the world. reform. tory of Classical Rome into the title of Caesar was The will of Tiberius made The Massachusetts Republican Liberty Caucus, a state three distinct periods: 1. given to all of the Roman his two grandsons, Druses affiliate of the National Republican Liberty Caucus, is work- The Regal Period (the leg- emperors from Augustus to and Caligula, joint heirs to ing to change the tax and spend mentality on Beacon Hill endary kings like Romulus) Hadrian. References are his private property. (What a by holding its first official chartering ceremony Monday, 753 to 510 B.C.; 2. The Re- still being made to these 12 mistake that was!) There February 28 at 7:00 pm at Vlora Restaurant in Copley public (the time of the great Caesars whose popular are some conflicting reports Square, Boston. All are welcome to attend. Roman Senate and ending names, in chronological or- about the death of Tiberius. Founded in 1991, the RLC exists to promote individual with the death of Julius der are: Julius Caesar, One sure bet was that he did liberty, limited government, and free enterprise within the Caesar) 510 to 27 B.C.; 3. Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, not die of natural causes. It Republican Party. With these principles in mind, the Mass The Empire (the period of Claudius, Nero, Vespasian, was known that his death RLC aims to challenge and change the way the state is Roman emperors starting Titus, Domitian, Nerva, was not too far off and one governed, and support elected officials who will actually with the great Augustus and Trajan, and Hadrian. day he fainted, consequently cut spending, limit government power, preserve individual ending with the pitiful Caligula was born of he was thought to be dead. freedoms, and end fiscal irresponsibility. Romulus Augustulus) 27 Germanicus and Agrippina, Caligula was being saluted The Mass RLC wants to revolutionize the way the state B.C. to 365 A.D. in an army camp, in the year as the new emperor when he is governed by running local issue campaigns and advocat- During the period called 12 A.D., and was brought up was informed that Tiberius ing for legislation that supports the RLC positions and the “Empire,” there were among the legions. The was still conscious. One re- values. Ultimately, their goal is to form a PAC (political many good emperors like name Caligula as given to port claims that Caligula action committee) in Massachusetts to effectively influ- Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, him by the soldiers because immediately smothered his ence campaigns and voters’ decisions. Antoninous Pius, and of the “caligae” or army boot grandfather with a pillow and “This is a major step in the right direction in changing Marcus Aurelius. Unfortu- that he was required to a second report tells of the political and economic future of Massachusetts,” says nately, along with the good, wear. His proper name was Tiberius being poisoned. Shelly Ortelt, one of the Mass RLC’s organizing committee they also had to contend with Gaius Caesar Augustus Caligula succeeded in chairs. “Our organization is very grassroots and is open to the bad. There were rulers Germanicus and it was the having himself proclaimed anyone who believes in our principles. After the disappoint- like Caracalla who, not only name he preferred. As a emperor and this appoint- ing November elections, we said “enough is enough.” built one of the world’s larg- young man, while in the ment was received with So here we are trying to make a difference.” est bath tubs, but was also court of his grandfather great joy throughout the So, if you are tired of the Beacon Hill status quo and want noted for his brutality, Tiberius, he displayed a empire. The early days were to be part of this unique opportunity to bring individual Heliogabalas, who was noted naturally mean and vicious marked with moderation, liberty, limited government, and free enterprise to Massa- for his debauchery, and temper, a wanton love of liberality and justice. He chusetts then please join the MassRLC on February 28th. Commodus, the son of cruelty towards persons of freed all state prisoners, For more information please visit the Mass RLC website at Marcus Aurelius who was lesser rank, and a most recalled all of those persons www.MassRLC.com. reported to have been the abandoned and unprincipled who were previously ban- David Trumbull is the chairman of the Boston Ward Three most blood thirsty and un- debauchery. He became ished from the empire, for- Republican Committee. Boston’s Ward Three includes the North ruly emperor that has ever a most eager witness to bade all prosecutions for End, West End, part of Beacon Hill, downtown, waterfront, been recorded in all of his- tortures and executions of treason, conferred free Chinatown, and part of the South End. tory. Those of us who are in prisoners, and he reveled at and independent power on good health pay a daily trib- night in adultery and glut- the magistrates and distin- LAW OFFICES OF ute to the memory of this tony. guished the first eight character. Greek and Roman mythol- months of his reign with FRANK J. CIANO Then there was Nero, the ogy tells of Phaethon, the generosity and nobility in archenemy of all Chris- son of Helios the sun god who the eyes of the world. He GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW tians, who was one of the borrowed his father’s sun was the nicest guy you’d ever DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS most cruel, depraved, and chariot and through reck- want to meet ... this week. 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Has the time come as Villa Francesca AAA thinks or shouldn’t ESTABLISHED IN 1938 e-mail: [email protected] people get to make choices 150 RICHMOND STREET In the Heart of Boston’s North End anymore? POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 Page 3 MARIA GIOCONDA MOTTA Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor Educational Leader Retires 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 by Anne Houlihan, 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 Special Needs Teacher at the Eliot School e-mail: [email protected] Mrs. Maria Gioconda Motta, educational and community leader, has retired after 28 Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com years of outstanding service in the Boston Subscriptions in the United States $30.00 yearly Public Schools. Mrs. Motta’s life of service began in her homeland of Italy. Her early Published weekly by pedagogical training in Italy was rigorous. Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, Later, she attained her Master’s Degree in Boston, MA 02113 Education in Cambridge, MA. USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA Mrs. Motta taught special needs students POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the for 16 years. She embodied the mantra, “If POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 a child does not learn the way you teach, James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma teach the way a child learns.” Her classroom 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 personified a diagnostic, prescriptive model. From it, novice teachers found a masterful Vol. 115 - No. 8 Friday, February 25, 2011 lead teacher, always willing to share her knowledge. Parents found a hands-on pro- GUEST EDITORIAL fessional holding workshops for them and advocating for their children. From left to right: Traci Griffith, Principal Mrs. Motta’s quest to provide equal oppor- of the Eliot School; Mrs. Gioconda Motta, FEDS LOOKING TO BAIL OUT tunities for all children culminated in 12 retiree; Elisabeth Dardeno, Mrs. Motta’s years of exhaustive work as an Educational OF FREDDIE AND FANNIE granddaughter and Domenic Amara, Team Leader in Boston. Her duties included by Sal Giarratani Principal at Warren-Prescott School, at leading team meetings with parents and Lucia’s Ristorante. Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s days appear num- teachers, overseeing the proper implemen- bered. Reportedly both the White House and GOP are tation of Individualized Educational Plans Colleagues from the Warren Prescott and one on this plan. But what will replace them is caus- and working closely with principals, advo- the Eliot Schools celebrated their affection ing a major controversy. The administration plans to cates and outside agencies. and gratitude with a retirement dinner at phase out these government-sponsored enterprises Mrs. Motta’s boundless energy was not Lucia’s restaurant in Winchester. but is reportedly still looking for a government role. limited to her professional life in the Bos- “Thank you Mrs. Motta for being a part of Congress may get three options: Get the government ton Public Schools. During these years she our personal and professional life. Thank you out of the loaning business, offer limited guarantees undertook the task of bringing the Italian for the impact and positive influence you had or full guarantees. Even liberals seem to want to limit language and culture to New England on us as both a person and educator. You leave the fed’s role in it all. Everyone across the political through the establishment of C.A.S.IT. Mrs. behind a legacy for all of us to emulate. spectrum seems to agree that the current levels of Motta will continue as chairman of the board We know you will continue to bring the same 90 percent government-backed mortgage finance of C.A.S.IT post retirement. As she often passion, honesty and morality to all your need to be reduced. says, with pride, “This is my first profes- future endeavors. We wish you well. Until We the people are on the hook for $142 billion to sional passion.” we meet again”. $259 billion in bad loans but the housing market is more reliant than ever on Fannie and Freddie and they both back or own 95 percent of new home loans as private outfits have fled that scene. Unless there Michelena “Mickey” D’Iorio is a phase out, Fannie and Freddie will just keep get- Michelena “Mickey” D’Iorio, 86, of Agency and was elected to the North End ting bigger and send private firms running away from Haverhill, a former longtime resident of Neighborhood Council. She was a member it. House Financial Services Committee Chairman Boston’s North End, died on February 17, of the North End Waterfront Board for 17 Scott Garrett, (R-NJ) argues the focus should be on 2011 at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in years and was very active as a volunteer in protecting taxpayers, ending the bailouts and getting Medford. She was the daughter of the late the community working as an interpreter private firms back in the housing market again. How- Rosa (Solimine) Lo Russo and the late for the elderly and a clerk in the election ever, US Rep. Maxine Waters, D-CA insists that any Saverio Lo Russo. She was the beloved wife department. Upon her retirement, she re- reform needs to ensure “access to sustainable of the late Gennaro J. D’Iorio and mother of ceived commendations from Boston’s Mayor homeownership, at affordable rates, for the Ameri- the late Gennaro G. D’Iorio, sister of Menino and the Boston City Council for her can middle class.” She wants those 30-year, fixed rate Madeline Pisari of Medford, the late Teresa many years of dedicated service to the com- mortgages maintained. Comeau of Boston and the late Anthony munity. Funeral from Boston Harborside Lots of liberals warn of so-called “Radical Lo Russo of Oregon. Aunt to many nieces, Home with a funeral mass celebrated on Privatization,” if government’s role in the process nephews, great and great great nieces and Friday, February 25, in St. Leonard’s Church were reduced. Sarah Wartell from the liberal Center nephews. A graduate of Girls High, Mickey in the North End followed by a burial at Holy for American Progress Action Fund thinks that would worked at Polaroid, the ABCD Employment Cross Cemetery in Malden. shut out more middle class families from homeownership. According to a report in the Investors’ Business Daily newspaper, “If Congress and the White House fail to agree on reform. The status quo, which nearly Lorraine Ippolito di Gregorio everyone says can’t go on, could well continue.” Lorraine Ippolito di Gregorio of appeared as a soloist on numerous Boston died peacefully on Wednesday, occasions with the Boston Pops under February 9, 2011, after a sudden stroke. the direction of Arthur Fiedler, Harry MEGLIO UN UOVO OGGI CHE UNA GALLINA DOMANI. MAI Lorraine was born in Boston into a Ellis Dixon and John Williams. Lorraine LASCIARE IL CERTO PER L’INCERTO. E MEGLIO UN musical family. Her grandfather, was also presented with the “I Migliori Salvatore Ippolito, was brought over Award” by the Pirandello Lyceum for her FRINGUELLO IN TASCA CHE UN TORDO IN FRASCA. from Italy by Oscar Hammerstein contributions to Italian musical A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. I to conduct at the Manhattan heritage. For many years she Opera Company in New was a voice teacher and opera York. He later established coach. a wind instrument school She was the wife of the in the North End of Boston. late Dr. Savino di Gregorio Her mother, Emilia and is survived by her Ippolito Giardini, was a brother Dante Giardini, well known voice teacher Jr., of Dearborn, MI, who established the and sister Adrienne Bel Canto School of Voice Witterborn of St. Charles, and Opera in Boston. MO, and her son Vito di She was Professor of Gregorio of Boston, MA, Voice Emeritus at Boston her daughters Giuliana University. As a child, di Gregorio of Milan, Italy, Lorraine studied piano at and Silvana di Gregorio the New England Conservatory Gardiner of London, UK, and and also violin privately. She her grandchildren Alessandro graduated in voice from the Giglio of Milan, Italy, and Laura Conservatory of Naples in Italy (San Gardiner of London, UK. Pietro a Maiella) where she won a The funeral mass was celebrated on th Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, six-year scholarship. She made her Tuesday, February 15 at St. Ignatius American debut as Gilda in “Rigoletto” Church, Chestnut Hill. She was The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 with the San Carlo Opera Company buried at St. Michael’s Cemetery in and gave many concerts and oratorio Roslindale. The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily performances including appearing In lieu of flowers, donations in the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. with the St. Cecelia Schola Cantorum Lorraine’s memory may be made to There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via of Boston and the Providence either the Dante Alighieri Society or e-mail: [email protected]. 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FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD BUDGET CRISIS by Sal Giarratani In 1995 the GOP lost a own risk. A CBS poll found for two weeks, it’s a signifi- standoff on the budget. The that 70% of people are wait- cant cost. The DOW notched, Just Say No, Period Republicans and Democratic ing for Republicans to do the its 3rd week of gains. Nearly As the debate continues represent 60 percent of president were far apart on right thing. Republicans are 70% of S&P500 stocks have over whether to raise the spending. We are now about the budget raising the spec- trying to carry out their plan beat analysts’ estimates. Tax federal debt ceiling to $14.3 $300 billion short of the ceil- ter of a government shut- to end Social Security and software maker, Inuit raises trillion, most of us according ing and next year’s debt down. Medicare and Social pays out more than it takes its forecast. The Turbo-Tax to poll numbers have made should be $1.5 trillion so Security were easy fodder for in, with the budget saving in software boosted its full year up our minds. Don’t even here comes the limit. Democrats. Republicans the next few years, not de- profit to $2.48/share. It think about it. Since 1917, Geithner is pushing Con- hope the parallels end there. cades away. The Democrats expected $2.43/share. The Congress has set a legal gress to raise the ceiling or In 1995 the Gingres revolu- in Wisconsin are boycotting audit and the IRS extending limit on the amount of face disaster as the only al- tion demanded tough budget the state. They’re staying in a tax credit for real estate. money that the government ternative but the very oppo- cuts and took it to a govern- hiding for weeks paralyzing The stock rose 6.8%. Water can borrow. That limit is now site could be equally true if ment shutdown. Congress the state. The state’s school Bound said its board approved $1.4 trillion but our national we just keep spending more did not OK a budget last year, budget is shy of a quorum to a plan to buy back $500 debt is already almost $14.4 and more money like it instead they passed several convene. Public unions con- million in shares. Restau- trillion and the US Treasury grows on trees. stop-gap funding measures. tinued their school stopping rant operator Red Robin, says the ceiling has to go The whole purpose for plac- The latest ends March 4th. demonstrations. Public Gourmet Burgers, posted a higher. Many Republicans ing a debt ceiling on the na- Speaker John Boehner, Ohio, unions are up in arms as the 2.5 million compared with are resisting the call, espe- tion back in 1917 was to con- says his caucus won’t extend state has cancelled their $1.6 million last year. Ana- cially those Tea Party Re- trol spending. Think of it this this year’s budget without contracts and they are suing lysts estimate .5¢/share. publicans. If you listen to US way, back 94 years ago, the spending cuts signaling a the state. Teachers have left Libya and Bahrain are under Treasury Secretary Timmy U.S. government was a willingness to risk a shut- their classrooms. Deadly un- fire, like Egypt. Quadafi has Geithner, the whole world single-story ranch house. As down. President Obama is rest in Bahrain and Libya fol- killed over 300 people so far will collapse unless we do it. we kept spending, it turned trying to avert a shutdown. lowed Egypt’s problems, as and the ambassadors at the Congress needs to address into a triple-decker and In a government shutdown physical violence continued United Nations are asking for its spending urge which is a eventually has become a nonessential services stop, with the Armies getting in- his resignation. Its snowball- major cause of our economic high rise apartment build- but not the military. In 1995 volved. For Bahrain, police ing throughout the Mideast ills. ing. With no end in sight as President Clinton rejected attacked protesters in the and the army is getting in- This year’s budget con- how far up we can go. If we the budget, forcing a shut- capitol killing four people volved. Gas prices are higher tains an incredible $3.8 mil- can keep building up, the down, with Speaker Newt with troops and tanks de- at $3.17/gallon and the lion in discretionary spend- whole purpose of the debt Gingrich and rank and file ployed. In Libya, 24 were death toll is rising. Violence ing and entitlements now ceiling is history. makers, a Republican task killed in anti-government in Mexico is at an all-time force. They never regained unrest. The 10-Year U.S. high, as it enters the tourist them and Clinton won re- Treasury is yielding 3.5% as areas like Acapulco. The Letter to the Editor ... election. Could a shutdown traders prepare for $99 bil- death toll is rising here also prove similarly advantages lion supply hitting the mar- with over 50 people killed. CYCLISTS SPEAK OUT to President Obama and ket. The 30-Year Bond is In the meantime Christ Dear Editor, Congressional lawmakers? A priced to yield 4.67% and the Church, New Zealand had an I’d like to write in response to the article on February 11th 1995 Gallup poll found that 2-Year is trading to yield @ earthquake and hundreds by Sal Giarratani “News Briefs” Sharing the Road with Bike Congress should balance the .67%. Deep water permits to are buried under the rubble. Riders: budget. 52% said halfing the drill for oil may resume soon. Buildings fell apart. Office An avid bicycle commuter myself, I can understand your budget is important. The GOP Brazil, Africa and Australia buildings and churches frustration and am very sorry for those people that were now control Congress and it’s have made deep water drill- crumbled and buried several killed while riding a bicycle. the wrong time and the pub- ing profitable. Other compa- people and it’s an interna- We can all learn to pay more attention to cyclists and lic support for reducing the nies are waiting on new tional disaster. motorists on the road; while I was living in Melrose and budget and governments regulations. Many rigs are commuting to the Museum of Science some years ago, I dealing without deficits. The now idle, new rigs may cost It’s time to call your will have to say “Thank You” to all the motorists on the President may be itching for as much as $400,000/day financial advisor or call me road who knew I was there! a fight, but he does so at his and if a rig has to sit there at 617-261-7777. I don’t think you should blame all cyclists out there; there are many of us that “STOP” at stop signs, “STOP” at red lights, use hand signals — there’s a whole community out there of safe cyclists and safe motorists as well as unsafe cyclists and unsafe motorists; does every motorist use their turn signal? And does every motorist stop for a stop sign? — M DATES! think about it! AR E Mass Bike is an awesome organization where we can learn K TH a lot about safe cyclists and motorists when they see cyclists out there, as well as information on law enforcement — for more information go to: http://www.massbike.org/ resourcesnew/bike-law/bike-law-update/ Incidentally; I now live in Maine and have cycled from Maine to Massachusetts and beyond; you also might want to ask Mayor Menino about cycling in and around Boston. 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280 BENNINGTON STREET, EAST BOSTON, MA Telephone: 617-567-4499 www.spinellis.com Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 Saint Peter Damian ALL THAT ZAZZ by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari by Mary N. DiZazzo monks in neighboring mon- asteries. Saint Peter spent the next three years lectur- MISS BOSTON 2011 Has Been Crowned! ing and writing; soon after than a girl vying for Pageant his return to Fonte-Avellana Princess! he was appointed successor The Miss America Organi- to the prior, becoming prior zation brought to us here at in 1043, a position he re- the famous Omni Parker tained till his death. House a splendid tradition of Peter governed his monas- beauty, talent, humor and tery with wisdom and sanc- brains. The event hosts were tity. He also founded five right on — Dana Rosengard other hermitages; in which and Candy O’Terry brought he placed priors under his out the best of the evening care instilling in them the with great humor. Saint Peter was born about spirit of solitude, charity, and I’m sure it was hard the year 988 in Ravenna. He humility. Among them many choices on the judges was the youngest child of a became great lights of the because all the girls were large family; though his par- church. He was for 12 years so absolutely talented and ents were of noble station actively employed in the unique. The beauties were they were poor. Peter was service of the church by from all over including Post-Gazette columnist orphaned at an early age; he many bishops, and by four Cambridge, Revere, South Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull was cared for by his brother popes successively, namely, Boston and Somerville etc. and Miss Massachusetts Damian, who was archpriest Gregory VI, Clement II, Leo Naturally I pegged the win- 2010 Loren Rabinowitz. at Ravenna. Peter added the IX, and Victor II. Pope ner from the top five. Sara name Damian to his own in Stephen IX, in 1057, made Carlisle from Acton — now wearing her own crown of grateful recognition of his him Cardinal-bishop of Ostia, resides in Davis Square, success.” I was fortunate brother’s kindness. a post Peter reluctantly Somerville. Her talent was enough to have a private The child showed signs of accepted, as his heart re- an Egyptian Belly Dance that interview with Sara just great piety and of remark- mained always close to the was exquisitely performed! minutes before the pageant. able intellectual gifts. He “silent life” of the monastery. Miss Boston 2011 made rapid progress in his In 1059 Peter was sent as Sara Carlisle She had this genuine look She is a professional horse- about her like nothing was back rider who has accom- studies, first at Ravenna, emissary to Milan by Pope Ciao Bella, an effort. She was confident plished winning numerous then at Faenza, finally at the Nicholas II, where with This was my first Beauty and happy in her own skin. regional and national awards University of Parma, where Saint Anselm, Bishop of Pageant. I was elated! Many As my husband David quoted: and is a bronze medalist at the early age of twenty- Lucca they strove to correct asked if I was ever a contes- “She looked like she was for dressage and eventing. five, he had already become mishandlings that had crept tant! Wow ... back in my day doing this pageant for the a well-known teacher, both into the local church. Peter I was more the Disco Queen fun of it, she was already (Continued on Page 15) at Parma and Ravenna. confronted the problem and It was about the year 1035 successfully re-asserted the (Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) when Peter decided to pur- authority of Rome. Unfortu- sue an ascetic life, detached nately, on the death of from the world. He encoun- Nicholas II, the same dis- tered two hermits from the putes broke out; and were Camaldolese Abbey of Fonte- not settled until 1066. Are you, or someone Avellana, which was located St. Peter was sent as legate at the foot hills of the by Pope Alexander II, to ad- Apennines in Umbria. En- just the affairs of the church you love, an older adult couraged by them, Peter, af- in Ravenna. Once again he ter a retreat of forty days, settled a local crisis; this decided to enter the “silent was his last undertaking for whose needs are changing? life” as it is often referred to; the church. On his return he he was accepted at the ab- was seized with fever near bey where he received the Faenza. He lay ill for a week monastic habit. Both as a at the monastery of Santa The Elder Service Plan helps older adults stay in our community and novice and professed reli- Maria degl’Angeli, now live in their own homes, for as long as possible. As a Medicare-approved gious his fervor was remark- Santa Maria Vecchia. He Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), we provide the able, he was given to per- passed on February 21, 1072. individual care that allows each participant to live with dignity and forming acts of penance, so He is honored as patron of respect in the place they call home. much so that for a time his Faenza and Font-Avellano. health was affected. He In 1823 Leo XII extended spent his convalescence his feast February 23, to the We provide and coordinate the many different studying Holy Scripture, on whole Church and pro- services an older adult may require, such as: his recovery, he was asked nounced him a Doctor of the • Primary and specialty medical care to lecture to his fellow Church. • Home nursing and personal care • Rehabilitation -Specialty- • Social interaction • Medications without co-pays and Two (2) 16" Cheese Pizzas coverage gaps $17.99 • Transportation to PACE Day Health Variety of Subs Centers and medical appointments PIZZA & SUBS Take Out & Delivery Service 617-567-3399 Voted Best Pizza The Elder Service Plan is the 474 Saratoga Street in Boston ideal solution for older adults East Boston by City Search and families who want an www.dacoopas.com 2007, 08, 09 & 10 alternative to nursing home care, but need a care partner to arrange for the right combination  of services to keep a loved one at home.      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All services must be provided by or authorized by the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (except emergency services). PACE participants may be held liable for costs for unauthorized or out of PACE program agreement services.      ! H2223-2010-001 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 Page 7 Crime Down, Taxi Traffic, Clean Streets and Bridge Work on Freeway Eagle Hill Residents’ Mind Says ... by Sal Giarratani You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. February is Adoption Month — I thought adopting a pet is a lifelong commitment that my pooch friends would tell their human can exceed 15 years, they also request the companions and their friends that the entire family be present when coming to Animal Shelter, Inc. designates February meet a potential pet to adopt. They want to as Adopt the love of your life Month. Adopt a make the perfect match, and that’s hard to pet and help keep the Sterling Shelter’s do if the kids aren’t there. Surprising a fam- legacy of helping homeless animals. To cel- ily member with a new pet isn’t a good idea. ebrate finding the love of your lifetime, the It’s almost like picking a spouse for some- shelter is located in Sterling, MA. It’s run- one. It’s a LOT of years you’ll be spending ning an adoption special: $25 off any adop- with that animal and you have to make sure tion fee for the whole month of February. it’s the right fit. This shelter has all sorts of amazing, happy, Think about it, there is a lot of love to be healthy and well adjusted pets just waiting given and a pet loves to be loved. What a for a chance at a new life. From puppies to present for someone you care about that older dogs, cats to kittens, there are all sorts really wants a pet! Contact Leigh Grady, of options. If you’re looking for a couch po- Executive Director at 978-422-8584, e-mail Two of Boston’s finest, sergeants Joe Gallarelli and Billy tato, lap-warmer or a pooch that will run a [email protected] or visit the web site Toner have been appointed to BPD District 7. Gallarelli marathon, they’ve got pets and programs for at www.SterlingShelter.org. will be in the community services office and Toner with everyone. The shelter encourages potential Be happy, make someone you love happy the Safe Streets program in East Boston. adopters to check the shelter’s website and adopt a pet today. (Photos by Sal Giarratani) (www.sterlingshelter.com) where you can That’s all for now … Remember to pick up learn more about their pets and programs. after your pet. The Eagle Hill Civic Asso- Potential adopters can also click on the PETS Quote: Advice is like snow, the softer it falls, ciation recently met at East for ADOPTION section to see photos and pro- the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it Boston High School on files of the pets in the shelters. Because sinks into the mind. February 16. More than 35 residents attended the meeting and Debra Cave did Harborside Community Center Launch a great job at keeping the agenda moving. Captain Programs Designed to Get Physical Frank Mancini from District Boston City Councilor 7 spoke on the latest crime by Nicola Orichuia Felix Arroyo and Charlene stats for Eagle Hill and all of The East Boston Harbor- facilities and hopefully reach Goodwin an Eagle Hill resi- East Boston and the news side Community Center has the level of success that its dent and best known for her was all good as crime stats recently launched a series current Education Program work at the Salesians Boys have fallen in the past year of programs designed to get is experiencing. “We cur- & Girls Club meet up after and even more so during the residents involved in physi- rently have over 200 stu- the meeting to discuss first seven weeks of 2011. He cal activities at close-to- dents in our English as a more neighborhood issues. was praised for the pro-active nothing rates. The commu- Second Language classes, work of police officers in East nity center, located at 312 and there is a 6 to 9-month Boston who always do their best at keeping East Boston a Border Street, East Boston, waiting list,” says Sulprizio. safe community for all. Mancini also introduced two new has renovated many of The language courses are members of District 7, Sgt. Joe Gallarelli from community the sports facilities at East offered at different levels, services and Sgt. Billy Toner from the Safe Streets program. Boston Harborside Commu- Monday through Thursday. If John Vitagliano from City Hall spoke of the progress of nity School, including new interested in registering, the ongoing work at the Chelsea Bridge. Things appear locker rooms equipped with contact Elaine Anoli at ahead of schedule which was good news for all to hear. showers and lockers. 617-635-5114. Disruptions have been kept to a minimum and hopefully “People can come here in Most of the sports facili- will continue so. the afternoon or after work Administrative Coordinator ties are also available for City Councilor Felix Arroyo showed up to keep residents a and go for a swim,” says at Harborside Community rent, as is the community attach of the latest news from City Hall. He has become well Michael Sulprizio, adminis- Center Michael Sulprizio. center’s auditorium, which known to East Boston residents either attending or having trative coordinator at field where we hope to start has been used in the past representatives from his office attend this community meet- Harborside Community Cen- a soccer activity,” says for fundraisers, parties and ing and meetings all across the city’s neighborhoods. ter and former Legislative Michael Sulprizio. “We even the local Democratic Ernani DeAraujo, representing the Mayor’s Office, spoke Aide for State Representa- should be renewing the field caucus. “Most local groups of an upcoming spring clean-up in the neighborhood. The tive Carlo Basile. During the in the spring, and there’s can get this amazing space amount of snow this winter has impacted the entire city. week the center’s pool opens some talk about placing for almost nothing,” says As the snow melts, the grime and garbage will start to the public at 4 p.m., after synthetic turf.” The push to Sulprizio. “We’d like to let reappearing. The city promises to supply all the necessary school activities are over, get the community involved the community know that tools for the clean-up which can’t come fast enough for Eagle and stays open until 8:30 is part of a larger plan by all this great space is avail- Hill residents at the meeting. p.m. On Saturdays the pool the City of Boston, which able for use and it’s basi- One major topic was the appearance of so many taxis is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “The has been promoting youth cally free!” The money on the streets of East Boston and many in the audience pool is mostly open for any- and family activities through collected from registration attributed that number to the $5.25 tunnel tolls to return to one to come, but we also of- its Boston Centers for Youth fees and classes all goes Boston. A majority of the cabs on Meridian Street headed fer special programs during & Families office. back into continuing the toward Chelsea are actually headed back to Boston. Most the week,” says Sulprizio. The Harborside Commu- renovation works and im- expect to see those East Boston-based livery Grand Marquis There’s a swim team wel- nity Center’s goal is to at- proving the community riding the neighborhood streets, I heard that cabs going coming children ages 7-17 tract Boston residents to its center’s facilities. toward the airport through the tunnels can actually charge that meets Mondays and passengers an extra $5.25 for the cabbie’s return trip but it Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. “The would appear too many cabs head back toward the Chelsea objective of the Harborside produce on their way toward Boston. If this is true, perhaps Swim Team is to provide our the Boston Hackney Division should investigate further as children with the opportu- some suggested. nity to learn the fundamen- LUCIA Finally, Debra Cave announced the launching of a series tals of competitive swim- called “East Boston: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” a ming, to develop and improve R I S T O R A N T E & B A R speaker series to promote Eastie Pride. The first speaker their physical skills, and to Traditional will be Anthony Sammarco on March 2 at 7pm at East Boston develop a positive attitude, High School. He will lead a journey through East Boston’s self-image, responsibility, Italian Cuisine yesterday’s. good sportsmanship and team enthusiasm,” says Donato Frattaroli Coach Diana Vergara, who Fully Insured can be reached at 617-635- 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 Lic #017936 5114 for more information. There is a registration fee 617.367.2353 for the program. Other facilities available — Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily — at Harborside Community Heating & Air Conditioning Center include two racket- Private dining rooms for any occasion Sales, Service & Installation ball/squash courts, an en- tire gym for basketball [email protected] Ken Shallow or group activities and an 617.593.6211 [email protected] outdoor skateboard park. www.luciaboston.com “There’s also an outdoor Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Oudinot began his siege Involuntarily I remained trans- with deception. He wrote The Roman Republic of 1849 fixed with astonishment — General Roselli on June 1 PART THREE: The Seige Begins, June 3 with twenty men to hurry for- that, though the armistice ward to attack a position was over, he was deferring by Lawrence DiStasi which two of our companies the attack on ‘the place’ (‘pi- The Post-Gazette is glad to present its readers with a four-part series written by Lawrence and the whole of Garibaldi’s azza’) until Monday, June 4. DiStasi and originally published in L’Italo-Americano. The series covers the history behind Legion, after unheard-of exer- The gullible Roselli believed Italy’s unification, which marks its 150th anniversary this year. tions, had failed to carry ... him, and, countering Gari- But the 19-year-old Dan- baldi’s plans to fortify the dolo obeyed the order and outer defenses to high alert, charged towards the Corsini toured the outposts of Villa. By the time his little the Villa Pamfili assuring band reached the entrance, the troops that they could only twelve men remained. relax until Monday morning. His account continues: With Garibaldi too ill on the would twelve men do against night of June 2-3 (he had a place occupied by several been wounded in the side hundreds of the enemy? I had on April 30 but swore his doc- nothing left but to stoop to that tor to secret treatment) to which more numerous forces urge vigilance, the defend- had already done — give the ers manning the Pamfili/ signal to fire, and then retreat. Corsini outposts slept that When we had got half-way night, the main point down the road, S and I were Oudinot targeted. At 3 AM, both struck in the thigh by the therefore, French troops same ball. We returned to the penetrated the walls of the Vascello, six in number, in a two villas with hardly a fight, deplorable condition, and with and by the time Italian sen- Goffredo Mameli Villa Corsini, Gianicolo the conviction that the really tries fired their muskets, extraordinary courage which were pouring, wave after prepare for the attack; out- the pivotal battle on June 3, was wounded and refused to had just been so conspicuously wave, into the Pamfili side the walls, and opposite 1849. The Corsini windows, go to the hospital until and recklessly displayed grounds. Half the 400 Ital- San Pancrazio stood the key balconies and walls sprouted Garibaldi ordered him to; he would have no effect, beyond ians there were captured to the entire battle — the French soldiers firing at was back in an hour with his that of showing the French quickly, while the other half Villa Corsini, four stories detachment after detach- arm in bandages. When the that Italians were still capable tried to set a defense at Villa high, perched like a fortress ment of Garibaldi’s legion- 900 Lombard Bersaglieri of fighting with temerity, what- Corsini, closer to Rome’s commanding the entrance naires dashing for the nar- finally arrived (they had ever the fortune of war might walls. Reinforcements from to the city — now held by the row, deadly entrance gate, been held, against Gari- be. the city helped them hold on, French. Garibaldi judged pouring through, and rush- baldi’s plea for assistance, Dandolo, severely wounded but French artillery and su- that it had to be retaken, no ing up the narrow way to the inside Rome by an order and out of action, dragged perior numbers soon drove matter what the cost. The villa. Then, the survivors of from the feckless General himself from post to post the defenders down the hill cost would be great that day, that murderous fire, if any, Roselli), Garibaldi sent one that afternoon, seeking his to the Vascello, a villa June 3, when so many mar- would storm up the double company to occupy the near- older brother. No one had shaped like the prow of a tyrs of the siege of Rome staircase, gain the balcony, by Casa Giacometti, from the courage to tell him the ship. By morning light, the would die. This was due in bayonet the French in the which they could fire into truth until he entered the critical Villa Corsini, with- part to the way in which the drawing-room, and stand for the Corsini villa. Then he Casa Giacometti and found out which Rome could barely Corsini had to be attacked — a few minutes masters of the ordered most of the rest to Luciano Manara and Hoff- be defended, was in enemy through a narrow gate and villa. Often the charge failed capture the Corsini. Led by stetter beside the dead body hands. uphill 300 yards to a long half-way up, from sheer want Luciano Manara and Enrico of his brother, Enrico. Hoff- When he heard that Rome staircase that allowed only a of numbers. But several times Dandolo, the Bersaglieri stetter stepped away, while was under attack, Garibaldi few soldiers at a time to run, the Corsini was carried, and stormed the villa, only to be the Colonel grasped Emilio’s rushed from his sick bed and during which they were held for awhile, against the mowed down by the French hand: with his several officers — open targets for French concentrated fire of a whole firing from inside windows “Do not seek your brother many in their twenties, sharpshooters. Even if the army in the woods of the and behind protective walls. any more—it is now too late; I most to lose their lives that French had to yield the Pamfili beyond. On one of Rather than retreat, they will be a brother to you.” The day — to join his troops. Corsini Villa, as they did these occasions the Gari- took up positions and sought young man, sick with wounds Gathering his forces in the several times that day, they baldians piled up their dead to trade fire in what was be- and grief, fell fainting against Piazza of St. Peter’s, he led could retire to the Pamfili comrades in the open loggias coming a massacre. Enrico Manara, who carried him out them to the Porta Caval- grounds where a hollow pro- on the west side of the villa, Dandolo was among the first of the room in his arms. leggieri, contemplating vided cover for a new attack. and repulsed the French to be killed. When Manara (Trevelyan, 181-82) where, with Corsini now With a force approaching attacks from behind that bar- saw how hopeless his situa- The afternoon then pro- swarming with the French, 30,000 troops, they had ample ricade. (Trevelyan,175) tion was, he ordered the re- ceeded with a fierce cannon- he could make a stand. All reserves to do so. The Ital- At 7:30 that morning, treat, but that turned out to ade by the Italians from the bells of Rome were ian defenders under Colonel Garibaldi made his first an- be more fatal than the at- the Casa Merluzzo and the clanging the alarm, soldiers Galletti, meantime, had pos- nouncement of several that tack. As the Swiss volunteer walls. The effect was to and their equipment flying session of the Vascello, at day that the Corsini had Gustav Hoffstetter later re- make an uninhabitable everywhere, most headed for the bottom of the hill. They been retaken. But it was corded it: ruin of the Villa Corsini, its the Janiculum. Garibaldi also had a battery at the soon lost again, and a new And now as these de-fence- floors collapsing, the French with his Legion made it to Casa Merluzzo, left of the attack would begin. The less men poured out of the trying to hold on. When fire the Porta San Pancrazio San Pancrazio gate, from losses on the Italian side garden, the deadly harvest from the French side slowed, about five in the morning. which they could shell the were terrible: Garibaldi’s began in earnest. At first I Garibaldi ordered his last Inside the walls, the Italian Villa Corsini. chief of staff, Daverio, was imagined that the numbers of attack, with Masina’s lanc- regiments were gathering to This became the crux of killed early. Angelo Masina men falling on their faces had ers in the vanguard, followed merely stumbled in their haste by now-General Galletti and over the roots of the vines. But Masina himself with ban- THREE BY LAWRENCE DISTASI their motionless bodies soon daged arm. The horsemen showed me the truth … made it up the slope and fol- Mal Occhio: The Underside of Vision $15.95 (Trevelyan, 179) lowed Masina galloping “..a classic of Italian American literature.” Having lost some of his up the steps of the Corsini. best soldiers, Garibaldi prob- Robert Viscusi, Wolfe Institute, Brooklyn College Behind them, Manara and ably should have fallen back Garibaldi led the infantry in for an artillery bombardment clearing the last of the (indeed, many criticized French from the Villa, and him for not having softened occupied it. Cheers erupted the French position before at the gate below, and a mad ordering the Bersaglieri to rush by citizens, artists, (save $5.) THE BIG BOOK OF ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURE $14.95 attack). In part he did. But gunners, and stray infantry- “...a book to give everyone on your list: turning each page then he indulged in what men charged the villa in a is like opening a series of small nested boxes, each containing a small jewel.” has been called a ‘piece of race to glory. A defense was Maria Gloria, L’Italo Americano madness.’ Finding a reserve hastily prepared in expecta- of Bersaglieri inside the tion of the inevitable French walls, he asked for a small counterattack, which was party to engage in a “diffi- not long in coming. And cult undertaking.” Though though the mob defended the Una Storia Segreta: The Secret History of Italian American Emilio Dandolo, in charge, Villa doggedly, before long Evacuation and Internment During World War I $21.95 had just heard a rumor that the overwhelming numbers “DiStasi is one of our most precious public intellectuals… his brother had been slain, of French broke through the This is the part of the Italian American story you won’t see on The Sopranos.” he volunteered to lead. He defenses, and the retreat Ishmael Reed, University of California at Berkeley later wrote: was called. The Villa Corsini “Go,” said Garibaldi to me, could be taken by the Ital- TO ORDER: send book price plus $3.50 S&H to: Sanniti Publications “with twenty of your bravest ians, but it could not be held. P.O. Box 533, Bolinas, CA 94924 or email: [email protected] men, and take Villa Corsini at the point of the bayonet.” (Continued on Page 10) POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 Page 9 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

Enjoying the “Winter Warm-Up” party and fundraiser at the Liberty Hotel to benefit Youth Design are, left to right, Denise Korn, Youth Design Founder; Amy Draybuck, Executive Director; and Javier Cortes, Korn Design Partner. (Photo courtesy of Youth Design) The gang from Karmaloop boutique on Newbury Street, along with Youth Design mentors and partners join Denise Korn (rear, third from right) at the “Winter Warm- On February 1st, Boston’s tance of real world experi- Up” party and fundraiser. (Photo courtesy of Youth Design) top designers and business ence and encouraged event leaders braved yet another attendees to contribute to ates and Founder, Denise in the Museum’s new Art of lery on the first Friday of winter storm and joined to- founder Denise Korn’s ef- Korn. the Americas Wing; partici- every month from 5:30– gether for the inaugural forts to provide positive work- The evening’s emcees pate in a wide range of ac- 9:30 p.m. “Winter Warm-Up” party and ing environments for Boston were “Stuff Boston” editorial tivities, including concerts, Fine art, live music, cash fundraiser to benefit Youth teens. director Erica Corsano and films, and special programs; bars featuring creative cock- Design (YD). Guests enjoyed warming local business leader Ricardo and savor food and drink with tails, and a delicious tapas The Liberty Hotel in Bos- cocktails and “comfort” food Rodriguez of Coldwell a Latin twist. menu make for an exciting ton hosted more than 100 tastings set to a soundtrack Banker. The festivities begin on evening in a stylish setting. guests who celebrated the of “hot” Latin rhythms. Following the fundraising March 2 at 6:30 p.m., when The event is free with organization’s successful The first annual “2011 event, everyone was invited author Julia Alvarez will dis- Museum admission (must mentoring program that Mentor of The Year” award to a lively and very social cuss her evolution as a be 21 and older). connects city high school was presented to Josh Bruno, “AFTA” party and network- writer of the Americas and The lively sounds of Latin students with paid summer Director of the School-To- ing event, held on the discuss themes of multi- American music also will be internships. Career program at the Bos- Liberty Hotel’s fifth floor culturalism in the Ruth and heard during free (with Mu- A number of Youth Design’s ton Private Industry Council. catwalk. Carl J. Shapiro Celebrity seum admission) Saturday mentors and program gradu- There were also presenta- For more information Lecture, “I, Too, Sing concerts in March from 1–2 ates spoke about the impor- tions from YD student gradu- about the organization and America: The Making of an p.m. in the MFA’s Shapiro its programs, be sure to visit All-American Writer,” in the Family Courtyard. www.youthdesign.org. MFA’s Remis Auditorium. For families with young ……. While the forecast for Born in the US and raised children, “MFA Playdates” on March in New England may in the Dominican Republic, March 25, from 10:30 to be cold and dreary, inside the birthplace of her par- 11:15 a.m., will feature the Museum of Fine Arts, ents, Alvarez is one of Latin-themed stories and Boston (MFA), things will America’s most esteemed activities. “MFA Playdates” heat up during “MFA authors, bringing a unique is a free (with Museum Fiesta!,” a month-long cel- voice to her extensive body admission) special program ebration of Latin American of work, including best-sell- held on the last Friday of culture. ers “How the Garcia Sisters every month for toddlers Visitors will be able to en- Lost Their Accent” and “In (recommended for children joy magnificent works of the Time of Butterflies.” ages four and younger) and art from Mexico, Central Alvarez will repeat her lec- their parents/caregivers in America, and South America ture the following evening, a gallery, where they can March 3 at 6:30 p.m., after enjoy a special read-aloud which she will sign copies of story time followed by a short her books, which are avail- able in the MFA Bookstore & (Continued on Page 13) Shop. Check the MFA web- site for ticket information. DIAMONDS Robert Lewis, Jr., left, of the Boston Foundation, with On March 4, The David ROLEX Youth Design students. (Photo by Melissa Ostrow) Sempre disponibile a tutti gli Eure Latin Jazz Ensemble ESTATE JEWELRY Italiani di Boston per informazioni will spice things up at a Bought & Sold su viaggi e biglietti aerei via Latin-themed mfafirstfriday, Jewelers Exch. Bldg. Alitalia o altra compagnie aeree. the MFA’s popular social gathering in the Koch Gal- Jim (617) 263-7766 Mattéo Gallo Voli diretti da Boston a Roma, Firenze, Venezia, Napoli, Catania, Palermo a prezzi imbattibili. Per i vs/viaggi in Italia contattate o Appraisals la ben nota Donna Franca. Sales & Rentals Atti Notori, procure speciali / generali. • Indirizzo JUSTINE YANDLE Real Estate 470 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA PHOTOGRAPHY (Kenmore Sq. & Green Line) 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Per i vostri 781.589.7347 [email protected] viaggi chiamate oggi. 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Can the police, without any information, randomly stop trucks on the road for safety checks. COMMONWEALTH vs. WAYNE D. LEBOEUF, JR. CARE BEARS true musical identity and APPEALS COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS TO THE RESCUE (DVD) took off on the strength of No. 09-P-1529 Lionsgate her self-penned classic pop 2010 Mass App. Come to the biggest cel- tunes, her dynamic perfor- June 15, 2010, Argued • October 8, 2010, Decided ebration of the year — the mances and her refreshing Care-a-Lot Awards — where strength of personality. Enjoy On March 10, 2009, Officer regulation, to effect warrant- interstate trucking industry all the Care Bears come rare archive footage, inter- Strange was in the parking less administrative safety is regulated extensively together to award their views with those who knew lot of a vacant restaurant inspections of commercial by both [F]ederal and [S]tate heroes who have spread car- her best along with a host of performing administrative vehicles, violates the law. agencies. Federal regula- ing and sharing throughout other features. Katy is tal- safety inspections. He ob- That precise question has tions alone cover such the year! Whether it’s Cheer ent, persistence and confi- served a large, two-axle dump not been addressed in our things as drivers’ qualifica- helping a baby Bobblebug dence! (1 hr. 11 mins.) truck, operated by the defen- decision. tions, drivers’ hours of ser- build a new home, Funshine CHAPLIN: 15TH dant, traveling on Concord The Commonwealth’s in- vice, inspection, repair and rescuing the Nimbits, or ANNIVERSARY EDITION Street, a public way in Fram- terest in the regulatory maintenance of trucks, Bedtime and Grumpy stop- (Blu-ray) ingham. Believing it to weigh scheme is substantial, seek- vehicle parts and accesso- ping a machine from run- Lionsgate over 10,000 pounds, there- ing to enforce the State and ries, reporting of accidents, ning amok all over town, the Robert Downey, Jr. cap- fore qualifying it as a com- Federal regulations that of itineraries, safe hand- Care Bears are ready for tures the essence of comic mercial vehicle under Fed- will ensure safe operation ling of cargo, transportation helpful hero fun in this genius Charlie Chaplin in a eral and State regulations, of intrastate commercial of hazardous materials, awesome adventure! (1 hr. compelling performance. he signaled the defendant, vehicles on the public ways and a myriad of other 5 mins.) This well-crafted portrait and requested that he hand of the Commonwealth, by issues”). FOR COLORED GIRLS traces Chaplin’s impover- over his license, medical cer- inspection of documents that This case says the (Blu-ray) ished London upbringing, tificate and the registration reflect that the operator is police without and suspicion Lionsgate extraordinary success as of the truck. The defendant properly licensed and able to are authorized to stop any Janet Jackson, Thandie an actor and director, his was unable to provide a valid operate the vehicle safely, truck and investigate the Newton, and Whoopi Goldberg troubled marriages, scandal- commercial driver’s license by inspection of documents truck, the driver and the head up an all-star cast in a ous affairs, shocking exile to and informed the officer it pertaining to the vehicle, cargo. vibrant world where friends Switzerland and his trium- had been revoked. He was and the vehicle itself, to The police may not ran- and strangers dream, fear, phant return to Hollywood. charged with operating a determine that the vehicle domly without suspicious cry, love and laugh out loud Downey’s astonishing mim- motor vehicle on a sus- is properly maintained and behavior or information stop in an attempt to find their icry of Chaplin’s gait, ges- pended license. its cargo is safely carried. passenger vehicles and in- true selves. Adapted by tures and accents complete Here, the defendant claims The statute furthers the terrogate the driver. writer/director Tyler Perry a dazzlingly authentic por- that police use of random Commonwealth’s substan- Judge Stanziani made from Ntozake Shange’s ac- trait of one of cinema’s first stops, not based on any rea- tial interest in protecting that decision years ago when claimed choreo-poem, this pop culture icons. (2 hrs. sonable suspicion of a viola- from harm those who travel he was the Judge at the gripping film paints an un- 15 mins.) tion of an administrative on or near its ways. (“the Chelsea Court. forgettable portrait of what it NATIONAL LAMPOON’S means to be a woman of color DIRTY MOVIE (DVD) • The Roman Republic of 1849 (Continued from Page 8) in the modern world. (2 hrs. Lionsgate The most bitter casualty of out the high ground, every- lowed, as more Italians 14 mins.) An outrageous cut-rate that attack was Angelo one knew, Rome’s fate was lost their lives in what ELMO’S WORLD: producer is about to fulfill Masina himself, abandoned sealed. all knew was a noble but PENGUINS AND FRIENDS his lifelong dream to make in the confused retreat. About 1,000 Italians lost futile defense of the inde- (DVD) a movie about the most His body, left lying a few their lives in that fierce fensible, the inspiration Warner Home Video offensive, dirtiest jokes ever yards from the steps he had opening battle, 30 officers they gave to the rest of Italy Hop to it and join Elmo for told. As Charlie and his film- charged on horseback, and 200 soldiers from would prove to be enduring, this riveting and “ribbiting” making team hilariously would remain there, his Garibaldi’s legion alone. invaluable. As Trevelyan DVD! Learn all about frogs, struggle to write a script and bleaching bones able to be Manara’s Lombard Bersag- puts it: penguins, and horses with assemble their award-win- recovered only well after lieri, often called the flower Some patriots, indeed, re- three Elmo’s World episodes ning cast, the movie-within- Rome fell. of northern Italy, also esti- gretted that the defence of full of animal antics. Do you a-movie emerges with one Another renowned Italian mated their losses at 200. Rome was ever made since it like horses yay or neigh? dirty joke after another. Only would fall late that day. And though many conceded was so spendthrift of Italy’s Elmo does and he hears one can take the crown for Goffredo Mameli, the 21- that Garibaldi himself had treasure; yet the treasure was straight from a horse’s writing the dirtiest joke ever year-old poet of Genoa and made several mistakes (he profitably spent. Because men mouth what it is like to be a told, and Charlie will do author of the most famous should have prepared his remembered and told with horse. Elmo also find out fun whatever he can to be that hymn of the Risorgimento, attacks with more cannon- pride and anguish the story of and fascinating facts about king. (1 hr. 31 mins.) Fratelli d’Italia (music fire), he emerged from the the uncalculating devotion frogs, like how they grow and THE LAST UNICORN by Michele Novaro), was June 3rd battle more revered of those young lives in this what they eat. And chill out (Blu-ray Combo Pack) wounded in one last desper- than ever. He had given hopeless struggle, there grew with Elmo and a bunch of Lionsgate ate charge against the Italians a lesson in heroism, up, as the years went by, an penguins. It’s animal fun for In this whimsical, ani- Corsini ordered by Garibaldi, had inspired them to a day unconquer- able purpose in the everyone! (54 mins.) mated film, a lone unicorn one which Mameli, who had of martyrdom that would whole nation to have their WALKING ON WATER seeks out others like herself served till then as adjutant, bear fruit, if not in 1849, capital: there rose that wild cry (DVD) through a mystical land of begged to join. He did, and then in the next decade. As of the heart — Roma, o Morte! Sony Pictures Home talking cats and spellbind- was wounded in the knee, Alfonso Scirocco notes, that — (192) Entertainment ing magicians. In her search lay for a month trying to heroic defense astonished Walking on Water invites for other unicorns, the last Lawrence DiStasi recover, and died from the Europe, turning “June 3 into you to come along and see unicorn encounters a cast copyright© 2011 gangrene that had set the first of several events the world through the eyes of delightful characters as in. That last attack also that made it increasingly Lawrence DiStasi is the of two kids as they embark well as dangers she never failed, leaving the French in difficult to reverse the author of Mal Occhio: The on the trip of a lifetime. Luke imagined. During the fan- possession of the high momentum toward national Underside of Vision (North Davis and Tyler Hallen are tastic adventure, she learns ground outside the walls, and unification” (Garibaldi, 165). Point Press: 1981, reprint given the opportunity that of friendship, love, and most Garibaldi’s men in posses- It was this that Mazzini with Afterword, 2008), The Big most young surfers only important, her true self. sion of the Casa Giacometti understood, and in the Book of Italian American Cul- dream about and this is their (1 hr. 33 mins.) and the Vascello below. With- month of fighting that fol- ture (Sanniti Publica-tions: story about finding faith O’JAYS LIVE IN CONCERT 1996), and Una Storia Segreta: along the way. Their travels (DVD) The Secret History of Italian include meeting surfing’s MVDvisual American Evacuation and In- elite, including: Tom Curren, R&B legends the O’Jays, Boston Harborside Home ternment During World War II Al Merrick, C.J. and Damien Eddie Levert, Walter (Heyday Books: 2001). For in- Hobgood, Bethany Hamilton, Williams, and Eric Nolan formation email the author Garrett McNamara, Noah Grant celebrate the group’s th Joseph A. Langone at: [email protected]. 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both the touring and album charts — FREEPORT [NO. 002]: MARIANNE PAINTING THE MODERN IN highlighted by his critically-heralded, MUELLER - March 26 to December INDIA - April 10, 2010 to January 1, sold-out first run of concerts at The 31, 2011. Located in the Photogra- 2012. It features seven renowned Colosseum in Las Vegas, a phy, Hilborn Gallery. Swiss artist painters who came of age during NOW “Boxscore,” chart-topping, 33-date Marianne Mueller delves into PEM’s the height of the movement to European summer tour, which in- collection to create an installation free India from British rule. To liber- cluded four sold-out dates at London’s that combines museum objects and ate themselves from a position at PLAYING O2 Arena. Throughout his prolific ca- the artist’s personal archive of pho- the margins of an art world shaped reer, he’s garnered16-Grammy nomi- tographs. Unexpected juxtapositions by the colonial establishment, they nations, including his current for “Best of time, place and influence arise in organized path-breaking associations Traditional Pop Vocal Album,” and this, the artist’s first solo exhibition - the Calcutta Artists Group in 1943, UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN sales of more than one million albums at a U.S. museum. the Progressive Artists Group in 1947 worldwide for his 2010 album FLY ME FREEPORT [NO. 003]: SUSAN Bombay, and the Delhi Shilpi Chakra TO THE MOON ... THE GREAT AMERI- PHILIPSZ - May 1, 2011 to Septem- in 1949. They pioneered new ap- CAN SONGBOOK, VOLUME V. Stevie ber 1, 2011. Susan Philipsz creates proaches to painting, repositioning Nicks, Rock and Roll’s reigning queen, sound installations that explore ways their own art practices internation- will be releasing her highly anticipated in which the emotive and psycho- ally and in relation to the 5,000-year new CD “IN: YOUR DREAMS” on May logical properties of song alter a history of art in India. Log onto 3, 2011. The new album, her first al- listener’s perception of place and www.pem.org. bum of new material in a decade, was time. Hearing her disembodied voice PEM is a major sponsor of Sa- co-produced by former Eurythmic in settings where you least expect to lem Film Fest, one of the region’s Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard. The have such an intimate experience largest documentary film festivals official release date of the single is sets up a tension between the featuring remarkable works from February 3rd. Nicks is a multi-Grammy listener’s private memories and the around the world. For more infor- Award-winning, multi-platinum, Rock communal associations of song. mation, visit salemfilmfest.com & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and member of Fleetwood Mac. Call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com for tickets. ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Special Events ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS home town along with other towns, “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00AM to made of paper mache. The Beverley 1:00PM every Friday with host Tom Richard dancers will perform to a few MUSEUM OF SCIENCE Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The traditional Carnevale songs. So bring Science Park, Boston, MA Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca your masks or dress up in Carnevale FRIDAY EVENING STARGAZING every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM mode or simply join us in your busi- AT THE GILLILAND OBSERVA- www.1110wccmam.com. ness casual attire for an evening of TORY – Every Friday from 8:30 – 10:00 “Italia Oggi” Sundays 1PM to 2PM fun and Italian culture. Admission PM – FREE – Enjoy the Museum’s roof- with host Andrea Urdi 1460 AM also includes a buffet dinner. For ticket top observatory equipped with a com- www.1460WXBR.com. information please call 617-561-3201 puter-controlled 12-inch Meade “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco or log onto www.italiaunita.org LX200 telescope – you’ll be amazed Roberta Gambarini, born in Torino, Italy, into a family Mesiti 11AM-1PM Sundays 90.7 FM and astounded by it all. where jazz was much loved and appreciated, began lis- or online www.djrocco.com. VENEZIA RESTAURANT BOSTON WEATHER-WISE – This new per- tening to this music as a child and started taking clari- “The Nick Franciosa Show” Every 20 Ericsson Street, Boston, MA manent 2,800 square foot interactive Sunday at 12 Noon to 3PM on radio INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY net lessons when she was 12 years old. By the time she exhibit takes you through the scales stations WLYN 1360 AM and WAZN - Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 12:00 PM. was 17, she began singing and performing in jazz clubs of weather. It features the CBS4 1470 AM. Donne 2000 invites you to celebrate Weather Team as video guides, help- around Northern Italy and at the age of 18, she decided “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” “Festa delle Donne” with an exquis- ing people to understand the science to move to Milan to pursue a career as a jazz singer. 8AM - 9AM every Sunday on ite Brunch, Entertainment and The and technology behind weather pre- WSRO 650 AM in Framingham Donne 2000 Scholarship Award Soon after her move to Milan, Roberta took third place dictions. Some of the features are: and online at www.wsro.com. Presentation. Proceeds to benefit the in a national jazz radio competition on TV, leading to Storm Watch Living Room, where visi- “Don Giovanni Show” Saturday scholarship for a woman in college tors experience simulated severe performance opportunities at jazz festivals throughout mornings from 6AM-8AM and Sunday studying the Italian language and weather conditions as if they were Italy. In 1998 she moved to the United States with a evenings 5PM-7PM on 950 AM WROL. or culture. Donne 2000 has raised looking out a window of their home; scholarship from the New England Conservatory in www.dongiovannishow.com. money and awareness for many chari- Fog Tornado, where a simulated 3-D Tony’s Place on MusicAmerica table causes including breast cancer Boston. She performed on Jazz broadcasts on Italian radio tornado shows how a real tornado can WPLM FM 99.1 - Every Sunday night over the years. For further informa- and TV channels and in 1986 began recording both under form; Walk-through Weather Front, from 9 to 10pm on MusicAmerica host tion, please contact Rita Susi at 617- where visitors can walk down a corri- her own name and as a guest. On Easy to Love, her 2006 Ron Della Chiesa presents Tony's 742-7337 or E-mail: [email protected]. dor in front of a canopy of clouds and North American debut, Roberta showed off her instru- Place on WPLM FM Easy 99.1. During experience temperature changes, the hour Ron will feature recordings HILLTOP RESTAURANT mental approach and warm timbre, incredible technique wind gusts and rain sounds; and much by his good friend Tony Bennett. Route 1, Saugus MA and scatting and improvisation skills on a set of 12 jazz more. The Museum of Science has You'll hear all your Bennett favorites INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY more than 600 permanent hands-on standards and classic songs from The Great American from his early hits to his latest Grammy - Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 12:30PM. ® exhibits, frequent traveling exhibi- Songbook. Easy to Love was nominated for a GRAMMY winners. www.MusicNotNoise.com Saint Domenic Society Protector of of tions and a staff of science interpret- in 2007 in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category. Check August celebrates International ers. For more information about other NEW HORIZONS AT CHOATE Women’s Day. Entertainment pro- out Italian Events Section for more details. aspects of the MOS, please visit 21 Warren Avenue, Woburn, MA vided by Ross Zagami. All Proceeds www.mos.org or call 617-723-2500 or Longwood Symphony Orchestra for LECTURE ON SARDINIA - Mon- to benefit breast cancer research. (TTY) 617-589-0417. THEATER this Boston premiere by David Kechley day, February 28, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. A For more information please call Maria and Vaughan Williams’ Symphony lecture on the Island of Sardinia. Mellace at 781-289-6323, Maria Teresa THE WILBUR THEATRE No. 2 in an evening of Imagery and Learn about this interesting island Costa at 781-662-2752, Franca THE LYRIC STAGE COMPANY 246 Tremont St., Boston, MA Inspiration. What inspires the and about the Emerald Coast where Daniele at 781-485-1042, Lucy Russo OF BOSTON MAZ JOBRANI - Friday March 11, composer’s vision? What sparks the the Aga Khan and other celebrities at 781-284-0362 or Lina Saraceno at 140 Clarendon St., Boston, MA 2011 at 7:30PM. Maz Jobrani is listener’s imagination? In David have summer homes. Offered by the 781-284-7551. BROKE-OLOGY FAMILY AT A best known as a founding member of Kechley’s Wakeful Visions/Moonless Sons of Italy Woburn Ladies Lodge. CROSSROADS - March 25 - April 23, the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, which Dreams (2009), Kechley found inspi- Held downstairs in the Terrace SPINELLI’S FUNCTION FACILITY 2011. A stirring portrait of an inner- featured some of the top Middle ration in four pieces of literature: the Lounge. Admission is free. In the 282 Bennington St., East Boston, MA city African-American family’s defin- Eastern-American comics in the Bible, Japanese haiku, Shakespeare event of snow, call Betty 781-932- INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ing moments, Jackson’s writing con- world. The Axis of Evil Comedy Cen- and Proust. Ralph Vaughan Williams 8203. - Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 1:00pm. tains “so much verve and pathos that tral Special premiered in 2007 as the was intrigued by the sights and sounds Please join us in celebrating the Cen- passages...practically sing” (Variety). first show on American TV with an all of his beloved city, from its Hansom DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY tenary of Women across the world to As they long for simpler times, ten- Middle Eastern/American cast. cabs to the chimes of Westminster 41 Hampshire St., Cambridge honor Ana Maria de Jesus Ribeiro da sion builds between two brothers as SHAQUILLE O’NEAL PRESENTS Cathedral, and depicts these in his THE CORO-DANTE, New Silva di Garibaldi best known as Anita their conflicting interests churn into ALL-STAR COMEDY JAM - Satur- London Symphony. For further infor- England’s all-Italian repertoire chorus Garibaldi. For more information please a surprising outcome. “Jackson’s day March 12, 2011 at 7:00PM and mation, call 617-667-1527 or visit of the Dante Alighieri Society, will be- contact Francesca DiBenedetto at characters love, laugh, dance, and 10:00PM. Shaq will appear live and longwoodssymphony.org. gin on January 31st in preparation 617-820-8885. Scarf contest: Feel argue in a way that honors their bit- host a comedy show with a lineup for the Spring concert. Rehearsals are free to wear your fanciest scarf to tersweet survival.” (The New Yorker) TBD. You may purchase tickets by THE REGATTABAR AT THE every Monday night from 7:00 - 8:30 model with us! ANIMAL CRACKERS MADCAP calling 1-800-745-3000 or log onto CHARLES HOTEL p.m. We are a four-part (Soprano/ MUSICAL MAYHEM! - May 6 - www.thewilburtheatre.com. June 4, 2011. Hilarity ensues in this One Bennett St., Cambridge, MA Alto/Tenor/Bass) chorus conducted SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB classic Marx Brothers musical when NEWPOLI - March 3, 2011 at 7:30 by Kevin Galie’, M.M., J.D. New mem- 400 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston, MA Mrs. Rittenhouse’s swanky house PM. Newpoli is a group of exception- bers are always welcome. This is a ROBERTA GAMBARINI - Friday, party honoring the African explorer ally talented singers and musicians, ARTS fun group of all ages who are inter- May 13, 2011 – 8 p.m. will be in Captain Spaulding is interrupted by all alumni from Berklee College of ested in singing in Italian, Italian cul- Boston this spring to present her the pilfering of a prominent painting. Music and New England Conservatory, THE PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM ture, and making friends. Contact latest work, So in Love. Roberta Screwball antics arise as the guests thatperforms Southern Italian Folk 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA Kellie at [email protected]. Gambarini,born in Torino, Italy, into search for the thief, resulting in this Music, mainly from the regions of GOLDEN: DUTCH AND FLEMISH LETTERE INEDITE DI GABRIELE a family where jazz was much loved “uproarious slapstick comedy” (New Campania and Puglia, integrating a MASTERWORKS FROM THE D’ANNUNZIO - March 4, 2011 at and appreciated, she began listening York Times). wide variety of styles such as Taran- ROSE-MARIE AND EIJK VAN 7:30PM. Rilettura in chiave dramma- to this music as a child and started MY NAME IS ASHER LEV – tella-Pizzica, Tammuriata, Villanella OTTERLOO COLLECTION - Febru- turgica e presentazione a cura taking clarinet lessons when she was Now through March 12, 2011. My and the Neapolitan Canzone, encom- ary 26, 2011 to June 19, 2011. Nearly di Dacia Maraini, con l’interpretazione twelve years old. By the time she was Name is Asher Lev follows the jour- passing music from the Middle Ages to seventy paintings from the interna- di Annalisa Piccone, musiche 17, she began singing and performing ney of a controversial young Jewish the 19th century. Formed in October tionally acclaimed collection of Eijk di Tatiana Paplova. For further infor- in jazz clubs around Northern Italy painter torn between his Hasidic up- of 2003, the group consists of two sing- and Rose-Marie van Otterloo illumi- mation, please visit the web site at and at the age of 18, she decided to bringing and his desire to paint. His ers, Carmen Marsico and Angela Rossi, nate one of the greatest artistic and www.dantealighieri.net/cambridge move to Milan to pursue a career as a artistic gift threatens to estrange him a Tamorra player (traditional Italian cultural chapters in history. The Van jazz singer. On February 12, 2008, from his sheltered religious commu- percussion), Fabio Pirozzolo, a percus- Otterloo collection is virtually SPINELLI’S FUNCTION FACILITY Roberta made her major label debut nity in postwar Brooklyn and the par- sionist, Michael Daillak, an accordion unrivaled for its masterworks by the 282 Bennington St., East Boston with You Are There (Groovin’ High/ ents he loves. While his mother is torn player, Roberto Cassan, a classical leading Dutch and Flemish artists of CARNEVALE 2011 - Thursday, Emarcy), a collection of 14 hauntingly between her son and her husband, guitarist, Björn Wennås, a double bass the 1600s: Rembrandt, Frans Hals, March 10th, 2011 from 6:00 PM to beautiful melodies, with the legend- Asher must choose between his art player, Kendall Eddy, a flute player, Jacob van Ruisdael, Jan Brueghel 10:00 PM. This event is sponsored by ary pianist, Hank Jones. The music and his faith. Visit www.lyricstage.com Geni Skendo, and a violinist, Megumi the Elder, Aelbert Cuyp and many Italia Unita. Carnevale which means was recorded in one afternoon; or call 617-585-5678 for tickets. Sasaki. For tickets call 617-395-7757 others. At PEM, over 20 examples of “goodbye to meat” has been celebrated Roberta and Hank had no concept or www.regattabarjazz.com 17th-century Dutch and Flemish fur- in Italy throughout its 150 years as a for the album — just 25 tunes they niture and decorative arts, also from unified sovereign nation. Please join liked and thought would be interest- MUSIC TD GARDEN the Van Otterloo collection, are us to celebrate the tradition of ing to record. “There were no isola- CAUSEWAY ST., BOSTON, MA shown in the company of these glori- Carnevale in Italy and the 150th tion booths, no headphones, no LONGWOOD SYMPHONY ROD STEWART AND STEVIE ous portraits, still lifes, landscapes Anniversary of Italy’s Unification! The over dubs,” Gambarini remembers. ORCHESTRA’S SEASON NICKS - March 30, 2011 at 7:30 PM and interiors. Made possible in part evening will consist of Music by DJ “The sound would be just what you JORDAN HALL In a career spanning five decades, with by a generous grant from the Richard Mike Lavecchia, presentations on would hear had you been 30 Gainsborough St., Boston, MA an estimated 250 million album and C. von Hess Foundation, the Samuel “Carnevale” held in various regions of in someone’s living room playing IMAGERY & INSPIRATION: single sales, Rod Stewart is a Rock and H. Kress Foundation, the Circle of Italy, including Sciacca, Sicily where among friends.” That is the magic of KECHLEY & VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Roll Hall of Famer and indisputably one Friends and the Netherland-America Italia Unita member Pascal Gangi hails Hank Jones. Call 617-562-4111 or log - March 19, 2011 at 8:00pm. Join of the most successful performers of Foundation in honor of Frederik J. from. Pascal and his group will present onto www.scullersjazz.com for tickets Maestro Jonathan McPhee and all time. He finished 2010 at the top of Duparc. a replica of traditional floats from his and more information. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Pet peeves! What you should know about is about six COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED how to travel with a pet! Do your research. feet tall at Be sure to read your airline’s pet policies birth. Bees CABBAGE AND PORK CHOPS Some allow an animal in the cabin if the do not have 4 pork chops 1 small head of cabbage carrier is compact, while others consign ears. Bees 1 medium onion chopped 3 carrots all pets to the baggage compartment have five 3 ripe plum tomatoes or 8 oz. 3 potatoes below. Many require vaccines and “won’t eyes: three small eyes on the top of a bee’s canned crushed tomatoes 1 cup of water accept pets during the hottest and coldest head and two larger ones in front. Japan is 2 dry bay leaf sprigs 1/3 cup olive, canola or months.” the largest exporter of frog’s legs. Human 2 small garlic cloves chopped vegetable oil Wow! Canadians are paying too much for birth control pills work on gorillas. And (optional) salt and pepper M. beer, said Every province except Alberta elephants have been known to remain In a twelve-inch saucepan, heat oil and carefully add pork mandates a minimum retail price, ranging standing after they die. It takes eleven chops. Brown chops lightly on both sides. Remove them from from $26.59 for a case of light beer in Que- truckloads of wood to make a proper funeral saucepan and set aside on a platter. Add chopped onion to bec to $38.20 for the same case in Newfound- pyre for a full-sized elephant. the saucepan and simmer until onion is about to brown. Globe land. Minimum pricing simply punishes the Gossip rag, , reported Hillary Clinton’s Add bay leaves, garlic and cut-up or crushed tomatoes. Stir vast majority of Canadians who drink re- shocking fall has renewed fears she has a and cover. Simmer over low heat for about fifteen minutes. sponsibly. “For a nation that loves its suds dangerous illness that’s hidden from the Meanwhile, clean and wash carrots. Cut carrots into four- as much as Canada, that seems warm, flat, world, sources say. America’s 63-year-old inch lengths and set aside. Peel potatoes and wash. Cut and stale.” Secretary of State collapsed in a heap after into wedges of one-inch thickness and set aside. Remove How to burglar-proof your home! Keep a low waving to reporters as she boarded her plane soiled or spoiled outer leaves of cabbage. Wash and cut into profile. “Clever crooks” will look for a name in Yemen, where she’d been discussing se- four or five portions. Set aside. on a mailbox or on your newspaper, using it curity issues with President Ali Abdaallah After tomato mixture has simmered for fifteen minutes, to “call 411 and then your number to see if Saleh. “As she turned to step into the plane, add one cup of water and stir. Add the chops and carrots. you’re home. “Trim back tree limbs near your she stumbled and fell inside, hitting the floor Cover and bring mixture to a slow boil. After ten minutes, windows” so you can keep an eye on your like a ton of bricks,” a sourced says. Aircraft add the cabbage. Ten minutes later add the potatoes. Addi- street. For extra protection, plant pretty (yet personnel rushed to help her to her feet and tional water may be added if needed. Salt and pepper to painful) rosebushes or cacti around the Hillary later appeared to shrug it off, saying, taste. Cover and cook over medium/low heat until veg- house. Flaunt a security system. Homes “These things happen.” But the January 11 etables are tender. equipped with security systems are “three collapse has sparked serious concerns. It has times less likely to be targeted”; make sure been reported she has a history of health NOTE: I remember that as soon as the cold weather replaced signs and decals are plainly visible.” Install issues that have made her faint — and she’s the warm days of summer, Mama changed her supper menu. single-barrel dead bolts on all exterior doors. been running herself ragged flying around The above is one of her winter meals. Spring is early this year Locks that “use a key on the outside and a the globe lately. “Everyone’s worried about and a few more cold days may be coming our way. You might lever inside” are safest. Respect the thieves. her. We’re desperately praying she steps enjoy this warm meal. At times, Mama substituted frankfurt- Don’t underestimate a burglar’s intelli- down as Secretary of State before she ruins ers or Italian-style sausages for pork chops. She boiled rice for gence-never leave a key hidden under the her health or worse.” It was reported, over those who liked it and served it topped with the vegetables welcome mat. Source: Good Housekeeping. the past five years the former First Lady has and/or meat cooked in this meal. Prince Charles is hiding a shocking health suffered from shortness of breath, chest crisis as his handsome son, Prince William, pains, blinding headaches and blackouts. prepares for his April 29 royal wedding to And Bill Clinton’s long-suffering wife has Vita can be reached at [email protected] Kate Middleton — and gets ready to take over fallen twice before her most recent tumble. the throne. Palace insiders say Charles is She suddenly collapsed during a speech in suffering from Alzheimer’s disease — and Buffalo in 2005. And in 2009, she fell and that’s the real reason he’ll never be King. broke her elbow in a State Department ga- 1st Generation Royal staffers and friends have watched in rage and had to have surgery to repair the Italian-American alarm as the eccentric Prince of Wales has damage. In 2010, Hillary took 21 trips to 55 become increasingly confused and Camilla countries, traveling a whopping 219,000 Vita Orlando Sinopoli is stunned at his shocking memory loss. miles — equal to circling the Earth almost Courageous Michael Douglas, who claims nine times! Friends say Hillary’s seeking Shares with us the cancerous tumor on his throat is gone comfort in food from her worries about her a delightful recollection after undergoing extensive chemotherapy husband Bill, 64, who’s battling heart prob- and radiation, can’t wait to get back to work. lems and possibly Parkinson’s disease. of her memories as a child His next role is a huge departure for the Hol- There it was in bold print on the front page growing up in lywood legend — it’s a film about the late of the widely read gossip magazine, GLOBE, entertainer Liberace. “It’s just nice to play REGIS DYING! In brief, the publication did Boston’s “Little Italy” a nice guy after playing all the villains,” says not state why he was dying. What we read and a collection of Michael. He also joked how he and co-star was his biography, how he got started in Matt Damon, his movie lover, are gearing show business, etc. We learned he is a gradu- Italian family recipes up for their kissing scenes and that “every ate of Notre Dame, served in the Navy, and from the homeland. once in a while we send e-mails to each how he in the ’60s, he moved to San Diego other and ask, ‘What flavor Chapstick do you and landed his first hosting gig. The Regis wear?!” Philbin Show, on KGTV. The rest is history! Great as Gifts For the record, Liberace, who passed away It was rumored, Regis has Italian blood in FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM in 1987, is resting at Forest Lawn Cemetery him. and in local bookstores — ask for in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California. Time to do some show business reminisc- Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN Liberace was never lost for words! 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Ray Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) pie, whale hunting, snowball fights and Barron’s true name is Joseph Barisano! or log on to www.ftc.gov. screaming at haunted houses. A baby giraffe AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 Page 13

• The Socially Set (Continued from Page 9)

Well, it’s Presidents’ Week drawn a 3 hit 21. I stayed at the end of your stay. Each af- and I’m half way through a the table for quite a while and ter noon we would discuss story about vacationing in kept winning. At one point, I where we were going to go for the islands with friends back wanted to leave but drew 2 dinner over a tropical drink. in the day. As a young man aces. I split the cards, bet ev- In the process, we became teaching school in Boston, I erything I had and drew 2 friendly with several naval had the school vacations off kings, making double black- officers who often utilized the including the 3rd week in Feb- jack. When I finally quit, I hotel as their watering hole. ruary. Back a few years ago, had enough money to go on There were a few of the sail- it was called Washington’s a Caribbean shopping spree ors who were part of the com- Birthday Week and many of and not think twice. The next pliment of men on the U.S.S. my fellow teachers would day, we headed for St. Tho- Thresher, a submarine sta- head for ski country to vaca- mas. We actually had reser- tioned in St. Thomas. A few tion and maybe break an vations at a long-gone resort months later, the Thresher ankle trying to navigate the called the Gramboco Inn. went down in the Atlantic Pictured at the “Winter Warm-Up” party and fundraiser slopes of northern New Once we arrived and were with the entire crew losing are, left to right, Michael Kelley, Ricardo Rodriguez and England’s snow covered settled in, the owner a their lives. I was very sad- Fritz Klaetke. (Photo by Melissa Ostrow) mountains. I tried it once woman who looked like a hip- dened when this happened. and hated everything except pie, told us about the Well, the trip to St. Thomas tour and activities. Partici- est photographs, the “Old the social activities that took beaches we should visit. She came to a close and we pants meet at the Sharf Feather Store” by Francis place at the ski lodges. Once saw the beginnings of our headed back to Puerto Rico Visitor Center. Calley Gray, together with I had discovered the tropics, Puerto Rican tans and as- a bit more tanned than In March, a number of portraits and views by early that was the end of heading sumed we were sun worship- when we left. Fortunately, “Spotlight Talks” highlight- daguerreotype artists such north to vacation. Last week’s ers. She was right and we my suitcase didn’t head to ing Latin American works of as the notable Albert S. story involved my old friend, rented motorcycles and were South America this time art will be given in the gal- Southworth and Josiah J. Sal Meli, whom I had grown on our way to the local around. Once back at the leries. MFA curators, con- Hawes, and the later work of up with in East Boston and a beaches. During the after- Normandie, our rooms were servators, and educators will professional and amateur pal that I taught with. The noon, we headed to the main waiting for us along with offer 15-minute presenta- photographers who docu- three of us headed to Puerto street in Charlotte Amalie, passes to a private beach tions about art throughout mented 19th-century Ameri- Rico for the February vaca- St. Thomas’ capital. For about club, El Escambron. At the the Museum’s collections, can history as it unfolded. tion, basically to bask in the a mile on both sides, there club, we met an American focusing on one or two works The exhibition is free and sun and swim in 80 degree were stores of every type and icon. This gentleman was in of art. All “Spotlight Talks” open to the public, Monday Caribbean waters. description. I bought cartons Puerto Rico promoting pro- are free with Museum through Saturday, 1 p.m. to Before I ran out of space, I of cigarettes for $2.10 per fessional boxing among local admission and are geared 4 p.m. mentioned that we headed carton. Handmade cigars for athletes. Once we spotted toward an adult audience. The Massachusetts His- for a hotel casino and I tried 50 cents each, assorted sum- him, we introduced our- This program is supported by torical Society is located at my hand at gambling for the mer clothes, jewelry and per- selves. The big man smiled, The Wallace Foundation. 1154 Boylston Street, Bos- first time. The only other ca- fumes for gifts and several shook our hands and said, Serving as a complement ton. For more information, sino I had ever been in was quarts of liquor not on the “Hello, my name is Joe to the art of Latin America call 617-536-1608 or visit at the Havana Hilton. Uncle market back home. The Louis.” We were thrilled, and are the foods and wines of www.masshist.org. Nick and Aunt Dorothy often quota was 4 quarts packaged in conversation just referred the region. Visitors can en- ...... Save the date: Tues- took cruises during vacation and an open bottle for medici- to him as, “Champ.” I would joy a delicious meal in the day, March 29, at the time and in 1958, they nal purposes. I even bought run into him again several Shapiro Family Courtyard at Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel headed for Havana during a bottle of 100 year old cognac years later in Las Vegas, but the New American Café, beginning at 6 p.m. That’s Easter week. As was often and French absinthe, which this was the first time and I which features a tasting when noted Boston the case, I was invited see- not long after, became ille- was thrilled. Later that day, menu created by celebrity Designer, Denise Hajjar will ing Uncle Nick was my God- gal to distill or sell. At that I called Dad and Babbononno chef Ken Oringer, inspired be showing her “Spring/ father. In ’58, I accepted point, Sal told me that he to tell them about the by the cuisines of Mexico, Summer Collection.” The their offer and joined them wasn’t buying more than one chance meeting as they Central and South America. fashion show will benefit and one of the side ventures bottle of liquor and I bought were both fight fans and Joe In addition, Bravo restau- the Big Sister Association of was a stop at the Hilton’s ca- more to fill his quota. The Louis had been their favor- rant will offer Latin Ameri- Greater Boston. sino. I didn’t gamble. Uncle one mistake was to purchase ite heavyweight before he can wines and hors d’oeuvres We are told that some Nick wouldn’t let me. Well, it a bottle of Japanese scotch. I retired. during its “Winesday” event “very special friends” of Big was the early ’60s, Cuba was learned from that purchase, That night, we headed out on Wednesday, March 30, Sister Association will be off limits and San Juan had that if I was to buy scotch, it on the town, eventually end- from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. modeling in support of the taken over as the number had to come from Scotland. ing the evening at an all- Complete details about organization, along with the one Caribbean stop for I only had one problem. night deli called the Red “MFA Fiesta!” are available professional models in a American tourists and Sal When we flew to St. Thomas, Rooster. We met some people at www.mfa.org/programs/ runway presentation. suggested the casino at the we left some of our clothes sitting at the next table and series/mfa-fiesta. For more information, Caribe Hilton, one of San at the Hotel Normandie and one of them turned out to be ……. In 1840, almost as call 617-927-5990 or visit Juan’s best hotels. I had packed enough for a couple Dick Shawn, a Hollywood ac- soon as photography arrived www.denisehajjar.com or beginner’s luck, a phenom- of days in St Thomas. We tor comedian, who would star in America, the Massachu- www.bigsister.org. enon that only happens to a three then flew to St. Tho- in it’s a Mad Mad Mad World setts Historical Society Enjoy! person the first time they try mas. My suitcase didn’t. I the following year. began to collect images of (Be sure to visit Hilda something. had just the clothes on my It was during this vacation notable figures, artifacts, Morrill’s gardening Web site, We dressed back then. You back. I basically needed a that I developed a taste for and landscapes. Examples of www.bostongardens.com. couldn’t get into most of the bathing suit. Neither Tom Puerto Rican and Cuban these early photographs will In addition to events covered better places unless you wore nor Sal were anywhere near food. be on display from March 11 and reported by the columnist, a suit and tie. Once we were my size, but I met some tour- Much of it was centered to June 3 in the Society’s “The Socially Set” is compiled properly attired, we headed ists from Belmont, MA, and around marinated roast pork exhibition, “History Drawn from various other sources from the Hotel Normandie to one of the guys lent me a pair with sweet plantains, beans with Light.” such as news and press re- the Caribe Hilton. After we of swim trunks. On the last and rice with carmel custard We are all invited to leases, PRNewswire services, entered the casino, I sat day there, my suitcase ar- and local coffee for dessert. I view one of Boston’s old- etc.) down at a blackjack table and rived having been diverted to can still taste the garlic. tried my luck. As I said, I had Rio de Janeiro by mistake. That Sunday, we flew back beginners luck. No matter All was well. to Boston, deeply tanned and Greater Boston’s Affordable Private Cemetery what I did, I won. If I had 18 We had an honor system fully un-rested needing a day showing, and foolishly drew bar at the Gramboco Inn. You or so to recuperate. Once Traditional Burial Plot a card, with the way my luck made your own drinks and back at Logan, Tom’s father was going, I would have then paid what you owed at picked him up, and as ar- (for 2) Starting at $1500 ranged, Dad was to pick up — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — Sal and me. Actually, he and Mom drove past us twice. We COMMUNITY MAUSOLEUMS GARDEN COLUMBARIUMS THE were so tanned, they didn’t 500 Canterbury St. 617.524.1036 recognize us. The third time, Boston, MA 02131 www.stmichaelcemetery.com Johnny Christy I flagged them down and they Serving the Italian community for over 100 years! stopped. The February vaca- tion was over, but I still re- Orchestra member it after all these The Federal Trade Commission years. works for the consumer to prevent fraud and deception. GOD BLESS AMERICA MUSIC FOR ALL PS To you readers of my Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 column…I enjoy the fan mail; or log on to www.ftc.gov. keep it coming!!! Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 25, 2011

The time has come, the walrus said, NEWS BRIEFS TO TALK OF MANY THINGS (FROM ITALIAN of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings NEWSPAPERS AND by Sal Giarratani OTHER PUBLICATIONS) CONGRATS TO THE sponsored by AFSP’s Boston with the law up on Beacon Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco RANDAZZAS Chapter. Advance registra- Hill. However, Howie needs to Marguerite and Randy tion is requested. For more pinpoint his savagism a let- Randazza, residents of Con- info, call Melanie Varady or ter better than his most re- EXAMPLES OF FRINGE BENEFITS ENJOYED BY ITAL- stitution Coop in Charles- email at [email protected]. cent column. I love reading IAN PARLIAMENTARIANS! We have, on occasions, town celebrated their 65th JENNIE BENEDETTO Howie’s columns but not on described some of the unique benefits that members of the wedding anniversary on Feb- VOLPE REMEMBERED February 9. Italian Parliament enjoy. Each member is entitled to ruary 16. These two lovebirds Former Bay State First NEIGHBORHOODS VALUED receive medical assistance to the tune of 1½ million euro. have lived in C-Town for over Lady Jennie Benedetto Volpe, AS FIRST PRIORITY There is also a budget that covers photo-op to all members 60 years and were originally wife of the late Gov. John A. First Priority Credit Union at the cost of 302,000 euro. Then there is parking for the from Pittsburgh. They have Volpe, passed away in Janu- on Bennington Street had parliamentarians’ vehicles at the cost of only 1 million euro. four children, nine grandkids ary at age 98. She was born a reach out to local busi- To park motorcycles, inside a garage, it costs another and five great grandkids. in the farming region of nesses recently down at Ecco 33,000 euro. Among the suppliers of the Chamber’s mem- When my parents moved into Abruzzo and lived in Pesco- Restaurant. The credit union bers there is an entrepreneur by the name of Angelo Constitution Coop Apart- sansonesco before she and sent out many invites to Jacorossi the former “king of the Roman Oil,” who was once ments which was a godsend her mother emigrated in 1915 small businesses in the kidnapped by the “Kidnapping Anonymous,” in the 1970’s, to older Townie residents, to join her father in Wake- area to come face to face with and also being investigated in the 1990’s. To update the TV Randy was the place’s handy- field. She graduated from a the folks with money to lend satellite channel of the Chamber, two consultants were man. If it was broken, he nursing program at Winches- to folks doing business right hired: Rosaria Marchese (paid 40,000 euro), appointed by fixed. If you just needed a ter Hospital before doing fur- here. Bringing folks together Minister Bondi, the chairman of the “Cinema Commission,” smile, he could fix that prob- ther training at Bellevue Hos- gives everyone a chance to and Gustavo Pacifico (paid 50,000 euro) in charge of edit- lem too! Best wishes and pital in New York City. She see how their commercial ing of the Stream Channel 2, in which appears “Big many more anniversaries to met her husband who was a needs can be met. It also Brother.” All the care for the artistic activities at go. member of the Verdi Band in gives the credit union a Montecotorio and organization of exhibits are under the ST.PATRICK’S DAY/ Malden while going to local chance to see just what is care of architect Cristina Mazzantini (paid 100,000 euro), EVACUATION DAY PARTY festivals. John Volpe was first happening with the who is the wife of Pier Ferdinando Casini! AROUND THE CORNER elected governor in 1960 and neighborhood’s retail face. THERE ARE TOO MANY PROVINCES IN ITALY! Some of St. Patrick’s/Evacuation would go on to winning two There are a lot of great people the new organized provinces in Italy, as well as some of the Day Parade will step off on more terms in the 1960s. He over at First Priority. Among old ones, may be dissolved and for a good reason: low popu- Sunday, March 20 at 1 pm. became the nation’s first Sec- them is my good friend Paul lation in each provincial territory. All the provinces with a Phil Wuschke, the Com- retary of Transportation in Travaglini. The next time you total population under 220,000 inhabitants may soon dis- mander of the Allied War Vet- 1969 under President Nixon see him, tell him that Sal appear, merging with adjacent provinces. Here is an ex- erans Council, which spon- and eventually Ambassador to sent you. ample of “doomed” provinces: Biella in Piemonte Region, sors and organizes the parade Italy in 1973. CHRIS MILANO Fermo in the Marche Region, Ascoli Piceno also in the reports that 75 units have al- Mrs. Volpe was reportedly GRADUATES FROM Marche Region, Matera in Basilicata, Crotone in Calabria, ready signed. Most of the lukewarm to her husband’s SUFFOLK COUNTY Isernia in Molise, Rieti in Lazio, Massa Carrara in Toscana, usual units are back and political motivations but SHERIFF’S TRAINING and Vibo Valentia in Calabria. some new units, including eventually warmed up to it. ACADEMY TOO MANY PARLIAMENTARIANS IN ITALY. For quite some “Ghostbusters”, an 80-mem- She once told the Sunday Chris Milano of Quincy was time there has been in Italy a long running argument to ber band all the way from Advertiser in 1968, “I have to among the thirty-nine new- reform the Constitution. Many of you may know that the Colorado. Holding the parade be pushed and prodded. 1 was est corrections officers to Parliament is quite “crowded.” The lower Chamber, the until after March 17th could not born with the motivation serve at the Nashua Street “Camera dei Deputati” (the Chamber of Deputies) has 630 mean warmer marching my husband was.” During the Jail. All the new officers for members (in the US we have 435 members). “Il Senato” weather too. The parade, as time she was the state’s First the Suffolk County Sherif’s (senate) has 315 elected members (half the chamber) and usual, should be a great fam- Lady, she worked to improve Department were sworn in by another “seven” members appointed by the President and ily-friendly time for one and the quality of services at state Special Sheriff Gerald Horgan the Parliament. They are outstanding people who have dis- all. mental health sites. In 1967, after completing 12 weeks of tinguished themselves in their fields, literary or scientific, I usually march in these she visited all then-26 state academy training. or former Presidents, and are appointed for life. If you now parades over the years. My hospitals. Prior to this recent appoint- compare Italy with our much larger country, you realize very first parade march was She and the governor were ment, Milano served as a that there is a dire need to “shrink” Italy’s Parliament. So in 1974 when I marched married in 1934. She is sur- campus police officer for the far, however, hypocrisy has won the day, for the simple rea- with Ted Harring-ton who was vived by one daughter, a sis- state Department of Mental son that the top political leaders don’t want to see their running for attorney general ter and four grandkids. Health in Boston. Congrats to friends lose the “post” and want to stick with it. In short, that year, but I go back to DOM’S IN MALDEN all the new SCSD corrections Italians love political profession! about 5 years old as far as Next time you’re hungry officers on completion of their watching this annual event. and anywhere near Malden, training period. LEGAL NOTICE My mother always wanted my you should stop by Dom’s at SOUTHIE’S NEW LOOK LEGAL NOTICE brother and I to remember we 10 Riverside Park. Check Back in December, Jason Commonwealth of Massachusetts COMMONWEALTH OF were just as Irish as she was. the website at www.doms Owens, Andy Fadous and Matt The Trial Court MASSACHUSETTS It didn’t matter that I was Sal sausage.com. You can never Thayer opened up American Middlesex Probate and Family Court LAND COURT 208 Cambridge Street DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT and my little brother Dominic. have too many good places to Provisions at the corner of Cambridge, MA 02141 Case No. 10 MISC 440750 DEPRESSION AND eat. Dom’s is one of them. First and Broadway and Docket No. MI11P0556EA To: The heirs, devisees, or legal repre- BI-POLAR AWARENESS CARR CROSSES MEDIAN brought a gourmet corner In the Estate of sentatives of Christopher M. Enfanto a/k/a On Wednesday, March 2 at STRIPS THIS TIME store previously seen in the FRANCES J ROWEN Christopher Enfanto, Frank W. Enfanto III 6pm at the Orientation Glass As I read Howie Carr’s Feb- South End, Roslindale Square Late of WAYLAND, MA 01778 a/k/a Frank Enfanto III and to all persons Date of Death January 6, 2011 entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Room of the Copley Square ruary 9 commentary on the or the Peoples Republic of NOTICE OF PETITION FOR Civil Relief Act. TD Bank, N.A., claiming to Boston Public Library, a one- Boston Herald (DeLeo’s fall Cambridge. All three guys PROBATE OF WILL be the holder of Mortgage covering real hour educational program unique for a Mass. Speaker), worked together at the Bos- property in Stoneham, numbered 122 Main To all persons interested in the above Street, Unit 203 of the Summerhill Condo- featuring medical experts I thought it was beneath ton Beer Garden. The three captioned estate, a petition has been pre- minium given by Christopher M. Enfanto sented requesting that a document purport- and a panel of patients and Howie’s usual style, which believe the demographics of a/k/a Christopher Enfanto to Boston Federal ing to be the last will of said decedent be families will be talking about likes to pull no punches and South Boston have been Savings Bank, dated April 1, 2003, and proved and allowed and that JAMES D recorded with the Middlesex County their experiences, the ben- certainly enjoys his erasable evolving in recent years as CREGAN of Barrington, RI be appointed (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book executor/trix, named in the will to serve efits of treatment and recov- ways, but poking fun at the the area gets more gentrified 38636, Page 333, and now held by Plaintiff Without Surety. ery. The hope of those behind House Speaker for getting and they are hoping with a by merger has filed with said court a IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, complaint for authority to foreclose said mort- the program is that those who injured on an icy sidewalk or shortage of parking spots that YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE gage in the manner following: by entry and A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT watch it will come away with dredging up personal family their place will become a des- possession and exercise of power of sale. If AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN a better understanding that issues is tabloidish at best. No tination store that folks will you are entitled to the benefits of the O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and you depression is a treatable ill- one likes the recent history seek out. The place at 613 MARCH 16, 2011. object to such foreclosure you or your attor- In addition, you must file a written affidavit ness. The event is free and of one Mistah Speakah after East Broadway is open 7 days ney should file a written appearance and of objections to the petition, stating specific open to the public and IS another getting into trouble a week. answer in said court at Boston on or before facts and grounds upon which the objection April 4, 2011 or you may be forever barred is based, within (30) days after the return day from claiming that such foreclosure is invalid (or such other time as the court, on under said act. motion with notice to the petitioner, may • Winning the Future (Continued from Page 1) Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER Chief Justice allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. of said Court on February 17, 2011. wealth’s center-right citi- that nothing can be done to friendster.com), Deval Patrick WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, Attest: A TRUE COPY ATTEST: First Justice of this Court. zens. Scott Brown’s US push back against the power Watch (devalpatrickwatch.com) Deborah J. Patterson Recorder Date: February 16, 2011 Senate victory was supposed of public-sector unions and and The Urban Right Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate to be ground zero for politi- Democratic interest groups, (theurbanright.blogspot.com). Run date: 2/25/11 Run date: 2/25/11 cal change in this state. We D’Arcangelo’s strategy fuels A longtime contributor to did witness some change last momentum. For those who Human Events Online, his November, but not nearly wish to add a bright shade of articles have also appeared The Federal Trade Commission enough. red to this deeply blue state, on RedMassGroup.com and works for the consumer to prevent For those who want to see D’Arcangelo’s ideas are a FrumForum. He is also a co- fraud and deception. the full political change green light to move forward. producer of Patriot Games Brown’s victory promised, Mr. Tucker is a Massachu- Radio, which can he heard Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) D’Arcangelo’s playbook pro- setts-based freelance writer each Tuesday night at 9:00pm or log on to www.ftc.gov. vides hope. For those who and the operator of the blogs Eastern at blogtalkradio.com/ refuse to accept the notion Notes from D.R. (drtucker.blog. drtucker. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 25, 2011 Page 15

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) when he called himself both Not present was Sarah EXTRA Innings a pro-lifer and backer of the Palin who still can’t be ig- Innings Second Amendment. The nored by the CPAC crowd. by Sal Giarratani “Biggest Loser” with a Trump Trump now looks in the candidacy could be Milk- midst for the White House Spring Training yard partner Vinnie Ernst. with good off-speed pitches. toast Mitt Romney. From the which can only make the has Arrived The 1963 grads will join He was nick-named podium he said he liked Tea GOP campaign a real doozie. After our miserable month the likes of former Celtics “Minute Man” because it Party favorite Ron Paul but Public, Please Take Notice of January, it is nice to and Lakers guard Ernie took him only a minute to thought the Texas Con- The latest SCAM is “mod- know that the Boston Red DiGregorio and 9-time NBA strike out a batter. This past gressman “just has zero eling”: the victim, a 28-year- Sox have re-opened Spring All-Star Lenny Wilkens January, he attended the chance of getting elected.” old female, received an Training down at Ft. Myers. already hanging in those opening of a Negro Leagues Other Republican candi- email offering her a model- Soon March will be here rafters. exhibition at an art museum dates who received a good ing shot. The instructions? and then April and Opening Back in the day, Ray in Muskegon, Michigan. At reception were Newt Ging- Cash a $1,700 check sent Day at Fenway. The all new scored 1,000 plus points, av- the event, he informed folks rich and Mississippi Gover- her via UPS and then send Red Sox with some great eraged 128.9 points and that he played baseball with nor Haley Barbour. Romney $1,300 via Western Union to additions should be right helped lead the Friars to two legendary players such as still has a long ways to go a female in North Carolina. before he can get the GOP She was told in the email in the mix of things all sea- NIT titles in 1961 and 1963 Satchel Paige and Josh nod in 2012. He was the only that the money was needed son long hopefully. Tito and was called by those who Gibson. He relayed to the potential candidate at the to purchase supplies. The Francona seems ready to go. watched him play as one of Muskegon Chronicle just a weekend get-together who victim sent the money and Theo did a lot of work over the greatest outside shoot- month before dying that, didn’t jump all over Obama- of course, a few days later, the off-season to improve our ers in the history of Friar “They’re pretty much all Care. Not surprising since she learned that the check chances. basketball. gone now; not too many are back in 2006 as Massachu- bounced all over the place Speaking of Additions The “Minute Man” left.” setts governor, he authored because it was bogus. So, The NY Yankees gave up of Negro Leagues In 1947, he was making RomneyCare, which even- now she is out $1,300. Be- on Alfredo Aceves in Decem- Cecil Kaiser Dead at 94 $4,700 a month for the Grays tually moved south to Wash- ware. If something sounds ber deciding not to offer him with whom he played ington, DC where it was re- really, really good, probably a contract after he went 14- through the 1949 season. named “ObamaCare.” it’s too good to be true. 1 with a 3.21 ERA over three Perhaps his best year of seasons as a pitcher. The winter ball came in 1949-50 Red Sox however made room when he pitched with for him on February 8, sign- Caguas, in the Puerto Rican POST-GAZETTE ing the 29-year-old to a con- League, where he posted a EAST BOSTON SATELLITE OFFICE tract. The NY Mets showed league-leading 1.68 ERA. interest in him. Aceves After losing his power at the threw just 12 innings last plant due mostly to his size, IS NOW OPEN season for the Yankees af- he left pro-baseball and MARIE MATARESE ter back injuries last May. ended up with the Ford Motor Later, after the season Company team in the 35 Bennington Street, East Boston ended, he broke his left col- Detroit Industrial League. 617.227.8929 larbone in a bike accident According, once again, to the and eventually, the Yankees Cecil Kaiser, a little left- Negro Leagues museum, TUES. 10:00 A.M. - 3.00 P.M. kissed him good-bye. hander who made $700 a “Certainly, we will remem- THURS. 11:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. The Sox plan to use him month at the height of his ber him fondly, remember as a starter down in Negro Leagues career in the the contributions he made, Pawtucket but see him as a 1940s, died on Valentine’s not only in baseball.” ACCEPTING Advertisements future reliever up in Boston. Day at age 94. Kaiser grew The Detroit Tigers previ- He was signed out of the up a Yankees fan in New ously had honored the General Advertisements • Sales and Rentals Mexican League in 2008 York but with his path to the Michigan native and the Memorials • Legals and came up to the majors majors blocked by segrega- Tigers said in a statement, quickly. He was 10-1 with a tion, the 5-foot-6, 165 “Cecil was a great friend ADVERTISING WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE 3.54 ERA for the Yankees in pounder played outfield with to the Detroit Tigers and 2009. a number of sandlot teams was truly a pioneer to the LEGAL NOTICE Ray’s Number and eventually ended up with game of baseball. 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The work includes performing on-site inspections of the sey retired during a game for the Crawfords as an out- His son Tyrone said of his various structures. against Cincinnati at the fielder but after a number of father, he was “a hard-work- The Consultant shall be responsible for reviewing existing inspection information, fi eld investigation, Dunkin Donuts Center in pitchers were injured, he ing man who took care of his and traffi c control during the fi eld work in accordance with MassHighway/MassDOT guidelines. Providence. Flynn’s number was sent to the mound. De- family, a very good provider. Completed inspection reports will be submitted to MassDOT for inclusion in the overall bridge and tunnel program. 14 was hoisted to the rafters spite his size, he became He was a great father, and The Authority expects to issue one or two contracts in a total amount not to exceed $500,000. The along with number 10, known as a strikeout artist I’m definitely going to miss amount of any individual contract(s) is not guaranteed but shall not exceed $500,000. The services which was worn by his back- whose fastball was mixed him.” shall be authorized on a work order basis. Each submission shall include a Statement of Qualifi cations that provides detailed information in response to the evaluation criteria set forth below and include Architect/Engineer & Related Services • All That Zazz (Continued from Page 6) questionnaires SF 330 with the appropriate number of Part IIs. W/M/DBE Certifi cation of the prime She is quite a gal with a posi- visit www.kellimcbee.com Why support such pag- and subconsultants shall be current at the time of submittal and the Consultant shall provide a copy of tive attitude and a bright The pageant was brilliantly eants? 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CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss Ring 4, 2011 Banquet, Honoring World Lightweight Champion Great Carlos Ortiz. “Welcome Back to Boston, Champ!” A RENTAL OR A KEEPER? — If Kaberle were a few Much has been made of the years younger, if the Bruins Vladine Biosse Wins on 2/11 in “3.” Bruins deal with the Maple were really low in the “The Spider” Anderson Silva Comes Away with Victory, 9th Title Defense. Leafs that resulted in the standings and were on the acquisition of defenseman bubble concerning whether Fight Family member Doyle, Jimmy Farrell Jr., ter punching. Don’t mind if Tomas Kaberle from Toronto they would qualify for this Vladine Biosse, won his 2011 Golden Gloves in he appears to be faster than for a very steep price. year’s post season play- fight at the February 4th Fight City Lowell, Rick you are. You’ll win. Remem- That price was the B’s send- offs, then this move might Block Party Mohegan Sun. Kielczweski Sr., Richie ber May 25, 1980. Gerry ing top prospect Joe Colborne make the difference in that He’s a former football LaMontagne, Thomas Lee, Cooney defeated Jimmy north of the border along with direction. standout at the University of Joann Livermento, Dennis Young in Atlantic City. Gerry their own first round pick in The keys to how far the Rhode Island, and reign- Marrese, CES Fight Family Cooney won by way of a TKO this June’s NHL draft. And Bruins will advance in the ing New England super- member Michael Parente, in four. The similarity? Both they might lose their 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs are al- middleweight champion. He Scott Ploof, and World Gerry Cooney and Kevin second round pick to Toronto ready in place. They are demonstrated athletic abil- Champion Vinny Paz. You McBride are 6’ 6”. Tomasz if they resign Kaberle over goaltenders Tim Thomas and ity and talent at this Block are all great members of our Adamek, is 6’ 2.5'’ and closer the summer or make this Tuukka Rask plus a number Party. His fight record is 10- fight-family. Vinny Paz was in style and speed, to the year’s Stanley Cup Finals. of skaters. On Presidents’ 0, with 5 KOs. Keep an eye on television recently. On also clever 6’1” Jimmy GM Peter Chiarelli has said Day Thomas was leading the on him. He’s good. He won “The Doctors.” It was a good Young. They’re two different that he feels that contract entire in NHL with a 2.02 his fight by TKO in 3, defeat- show. I guess you can say fighters. These similarities negotiations with the unre- goals against average. In ad- ing Santiago Samaniego. that Doctor Vinny Paz is a show that McBride, has the stricted free agent should dition, four Bruins — Andrew Vladine Biosse has talent. legitimate surgeon. I saw style and ability to beat go smoothly this summer. Ference, Brad Mar-chand, him perform surgeries, on Ademak. He’s a great There’s just one problem. As Adam McQuaid and Patrice his opponents. You’re all fighter. Fast, and loaded with an unrestricted free agent Bergeron — were among the great, and you are what this talent. Remember? Make Kaberle will be free to negoti- league’s top 16 in plus minus Fight Family is all about. him fight your fight. “Be” in ate a deal with any other NHL with a plus 20 or higher. Fighters, fans, officials, pro- great shape. Yourself and club (including the Maple Peter Chiarelli once motional teammates, the your trainers, know what to Leafs) as of July 1. There described his job in a succinct media, the medical person- do. “Win!” could well be competition for manner — to have the nel, and all others involved Heavyweight Chris Arreola his services. Bruins win the Stanley in our fight world. Oh yeah. (30-2, 26 KOs) stopped Joey Heading into the last full Cup. That was correct and We can’t forget wives, girl- Abell (27-5, 26 KOs) in Cali- week of February there were this move might go a little friends, children and par- fornia. One of the losses that 23 regular season games way toward that objective. ents of fighters. Also the Arreola has was to Tomasz left on the schedule with an Whether it was worth the sig- many great female fighters Ademak. undetermined number of nificant price that was paid now. Husbands and boy- GQ Magazine for February playoff games to follow. — and may continue to be friends, help support part- of 2011, has Muhammad Ali Remember that even before paid depending on the out- ners that fight. All are doing on its cover. The article is the impact of the various come of Colborne’s career and well. titled “25 Coolest Athletes of trades the team made can be the quality of the player all time.” assessed the B’s were lead- Toronto drafts with the Ring 4 honored guest Haggler fights Mariusz ing the Northeast Division on Bruins’ pick — remains to be World Champion Great “Polish Giant” Wach (23-0, Presidents’ Day and were seen. Carlos Ortiz. 11 KOs), February 19th in fourth in the Eastern Confer- If Chiarelli made the right New Jersey. No! It’s not Mar- ence with 73 points behind call — and there’s a parade The annual Ring 4 Hall of velous Marvin Hagler mak- just Philadelphia, Pittsburgh through the streets of Boston Fame banquet will be at the ing a comeback as a heavy- and Tampa Bay. In addition, this spring — then he will Florian Hall on April 10, weight. Marvin is always in they led the conference in rightly be hailed. And if the 2011. This great time cel- great shape. That’s Heavy- one of the most vital statisti- Bruins are not playing in ebrates great fighters and weight Jonathan Haggler cal categories: fewest goals early June, then it will be guests. This year, World (23-3, 18 KOs). He’s fighting allowed with 144. a call that was high and out- Champion great Carlos Mariusz Wach. We’re not saying the Bruins side. High (as in the prices Ortiz is being honored. He Anderson Silva is quite the can’t be improved because all paid) and outside — as that’s won the World lightweight fighter in the UFC ranks. He teams can be. What is the where the Bruins will be left Championship from Joe defeated top fighter Vitor crux of the matter is whether when the Stanley Cup cel- Brown on April 21, 1962, and Belfort, retaining his UFC the action taken is worth the ebrations begin. held it to 1965. He was also Kevin McBride middleweight championship price in the short run. To put FINALLY FOR NORTHEAST- World Champion from 1965 The Kevin McBride versus for his 9th title defense. it squarely: Is Kaberle a ERN — It was quite a week to 1968, and World Junior Tomasz Adamek fight is re- Anderson Silva is quite the player that will make the for Northeastern University Welterweight Champion scheduled for April 9th in New fighter. His nickname is difference between advancing hockey. It started with a from 1959 to 1960. He won Jersey, at Newark’s Pruden- “The Spider”. In another to the Stanley Cup finals or 7-6 loss in the Beanpot the title on June 12, 1959, tial Center. Adamek is a bout, Forrest Griffin defeated taking an early dismissal as Championship game to Bos- from Kenny Lane. Carlos very good boxer. He appears Rich “Ace” Franklin by in past years? ton College, the Number 1 Ortiz fought the tough and faster and shorter than Kevin unanimous decision 29-28 And also important: will he ranked team in the country. best of his era; Al Duarte on McBride. In this fight, I feel on all three scorecards. be around when training But that was only round one. October 29, 1955 in Boston, that Kevin McBride has got UPCOMING FIGHTS camp opens in September? Is The same teams still had two Lem Miller on November 12, to make Adamek fight the February 25th ESPN2: he a rental or a keeper? more games remaining that 1955 in Boston, Lou Filippo fight that Kevin wants him Juan Carlos Burgos vs. Globe writer Kevin Paul week. (2 times), Tommy Tibbs, Joe to fight. It will be a difficult Cristobal Cruz & Maxim Dupont recently noted that On Friday, just four days Lopes, Kenny Lane (3), Duilio fight for Kevin, that he can Vlasov vs. Issac Chilemba. Kaberle had not scored a after the Beanpot, NU pro- Loi (3), Doug Vaillant (2), win. Let him come to you. As March 12th Showtime PPV: power play goal this season ceeded to tie the Eagles 7-7 Paolo Rosi, Joe Brown, Teruo soon as you see him, get set Miguel Cotto vs. Ricardo (although he had assisted on at The Heights. Then on Kosaka, Flash Elorde (2), to come in and fight. Throw Mayoga WBA Jr. Middle- 22 such scores). So he’s a Saturday, the Huskies hosted Dick Divola on December 14, a two or three punch combi- weight Title; Miguel Vazquez setup man which is good. He’s BC and came away with a 1964 in Boston, Ismael nation at him. He might fake vs. Leonardo Zappavigna IBF also 32 which is starting to 2-1 victory against the top- Laguna (3), Nicolino Loche, a few times coming in, to lightweight title; Christy get on the old side of hockey. ranked Eagles. Johnny Bizzarro, Sugar confuse you. If he does, con- Martin vs. Dakota Stone Jr. After all, how many players The big victory gave North- Ramos (2), Carlos “Teo” Cruz, fuse him, and don’t get dis- middleweights; March 19th like Mark Recchi are there eastern a berth in the up- Terry Rondeau on January couraged when he does. on Showtime: Lucian Bute in the NHL? Add in a $4.25 coming Hockey East playoffs 20, 1972 in Portland, Maine, Throw the combination, and vs. Brian Magee IBF Super million contract that’s up for with NU netminder Chris Ivelaw Eastman on Janu- let him see just what he’ll middleweight Title; Steve renegotiation this summer Rawlings almost posting a ary 31, 1972 Waltham, Leo get hit with, if he does come Molitor vs. Takakalani and you begin to see the shutout since BC didn’t score DiFiore in San Juan Puerto in. Keep him busy. Don’t just Ndlovu IBF Jr. featherweight downside. until 2:11 remained in the Rico on February 19, 1972 rest. Move and do something. title; Vitali Klitschko vs In addition, there were game. and Ken Buchanan on Sep- Do anything. Touch his Odlanier Solis WBC Heavy- reports that Kaberle did There was also a bit of irony tember 20, 1972. He has a head, or side. Remember how weight Title, in Germany; not want move from the Ca- since the person who built great 70 bout, 61-7-1-1 ND, Willie Pep always kept his March 26th New Jersey, nadian city where he had the program was not behind 29 KO record. He fought opponents confused? He kept Matt Remillard vs Miguel spent his entire 12-year NHL the bench. That would be NU three times in Boston, once opponents over alert, by al- Angel Garcia, feather- career. “The player did not head coach Greg Cronin who in Waltham, and once in ways touching them, or do- weights. April 1st on ESPN2: want to leave,” Toronto GM was suspended while the Portland, Maine. Give Carlos ing something to keep them Henry Lundy vs Richard Brian Burke told the Associ- university investigated pos- Ortiz a great “Welcome “Over alert!” Then when they Abril; April 9th New Jersey: ated Press. “He asked for a sible recruiting violations back to Boston.” For tickets relaxed? The fight was over. Tomasz Adamek vs. Kevin contract extension several involving telephone conversa- call; Ring 4 President Mickey Keep his mind busy. Adamek McBride Heavyweights. times.” Does that mean the tions and text messages. Finn, at (617) 838-0055. is 6’ 2.5”. Kevin, practice May 7th Las Vegas: Manny Bruins have acquired a Assistant Sebastien Laplante To Joey DeGrandis, Jo- bringing your hand right back Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley, player who would rather be will serve as head coach until seph M. Downes, Paul to the side of your head, af- WBO welterweight title fight. somewhere else? the situation is resolved.